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I have low water pressure at the bath and galley sink, could it be blocked and where would I locate the water pump to check if the screen is blocked Thanks
 
Do you have good pressure other than these two areas?...I would check the screens in your faucets first...I had the same problem and the screens were blocked...they should just unscrew from the tap...
 
Now's the time to get to know your boat up close and personal. Open every hatch (and some are hidden pretty good) and stick your head in with a good flashlight. Find all thru hulls, bilge and sump pumps and yes, your water pump. Identify the purpose of every hose you can find and try to figure out both its beginning and ending point.

Have you always had low pressure or is this a new thing? Is the low pressure only when you are running on the water system pump or is it low when on shore water as well?

If you have trouble finding the pump, turn it on and follow the sound.
 
You should be able to trace the pumps location by opening up the faucet and listening for the pump cycling.
Open hatches and follow the pump noise.
Bill
 
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Originally posted by cwms

Now's the time to get to know your boat up close and personal. Open every hatch (and some are hidden pretty good) and stick your head in with a good flashlight. Find all thru hulls, bilge and sump pumps and yes, your water pump. Identify the purpose of every hose you can find and try to figure out both its beginning and ending point.
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Good advice. You must either know your boat inside out or be prepared to pay a pro to fix your problems.

But first, check the aerators on the faucets. There is a screen that can clog.
 
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