[C320-list] Water under Sewage Holding Tank

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You do not want to cut a limber hole from that compartment into the bilge. 
In case of a spill with any of the plumbing, including the macerator, you want to contain the liquid.
- Joe Jablonowski

> On Aug 21, 2020, at 10:11 PM, Jeff Smith <jeffreyssmith at live.com> wrote:
> 
> I am looking for some ideas. As I was reinstalling my supports under my starboard settee, of course I dropped my screwdriver under the holding tank. When I looked under the tank with a flashlight, I noticed a decent amount of water. I plan to go buy a wet/dry shop-vac tomorrow morning, as we are shoving off for Cape Charles early. Here are my questions:
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> 1. Any ideas for the most likely point of entry if it is almost midship? It could have come from an overfilled forward water tank, as I have not been here since TS Isaias. It also could have been the TS.
> 
> 2. Where does this water drain? I expected it to flow to the bilge; however, after emptying the bilge (I need to replace bilge pump and switch), the water has not moved.
> 
> I smelled the water (I did not have the intestinal fortitude to taste it) and it smelled like fresh water. I am assuming it is from the torrential rains. However, I have never checked under there before, as I assumed all water entering the boat would find its way to the bilge.
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> Any thoughts are greatly appreciated.
> 
> Jeff Smith
> ‘94, #121
> 
> Sent from a TRS80 computer