[Sonny]

I'm trying to determine the feasibiity of hooking up my 1988 Carver Santego 38' with shore water and getting mixed signals from various different people.......one said it was not feasible because of the way the water tanks were configured....not sure what he meant......could someone give me a good answer and some intructions on how to do it....I was u nder the impression that all you did was tie shore water into the line after the pump and install a check valve so it wouldn't back up in the pump and into the tanks....in essence use the same lines to the faucets, shower , hot water heater, etc. .....am I correct???? When under way close off the shore water input and turn on the pump for the tanks.......Appreciate any help...thanks again.

[CaptTom]

Sonny,
I think on a boat that size you'll need a pressure relief/reducer valve (for lack of a better term), where the presure from the shore hose is reduced so you do not blow out the water lines on the boat. I'm surprised you don't already have one on the boat.
Tied in after the pump, the pressure from shore will keep water flowing throughout, even through the hot water heater.

[K1W1]

Hi,

Just make sure you have auto bilge pumps capable of pumping out the ingress should the pipe fall off, or turn the supply of when you leave the boat, if your fresh water empties into the bilge from your pump you are only dealing with the amount of water that is already onboard, if it falls off when hooked to shore water you are dealing with all the City has to offer.

[CaptTom]

Kiwi is correct. Put a shutoff valve between the shore water hose and your inlet connection, so when you leave or even for overnight you can shut it off. With the shutoff on your boat, it's a little bit more convenient.

[Sonny]

Thanks to all for your comments. You've been most helpful and I will make sure that if I'm on shore water I have some means of making sure it doesn't sink if it leaks....thanks again .

Sonny