Odor in cabin

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I have had a constant odor in the cabin since we got the boat a month ago and have cleaned the bilge, bathroom and even pulled out the fridge to try and clean around it due to a previous source of odor that leaked out of the fridge. When all was finished up, my forward bilge sparkles, however I still smell the odor. The rag test didn't smell to bad, but I definitely smell an odor around the hoses for the head. Is there anything I can do to rmove the odor other than replace the hoses? What is the lifespan of the hoses?

MJK
 
if they smell they need to be replaced. spraying water/bleach on them can help but will not fix it.
 
I agree, sounds like the hoses need to be replaced. After time they can become permeated and not much you can do to permanently get rid of the odor except replace them. The good news is that, although it can be a smelly job, it's a pretty easy one.

Bob
 
If the rag smells, the hoses need to be replaced - Have fun!
 
Temporarily, you can wrap the hoses (completely wrap them, don't miss a single spot - and overlap all edges well) with Saran-Wrap. Only Saran-Wrap will work, you can't use any other plastic wrap in place of it. That will temporarily seal the odor out of your living space until you have a chance to replace the hoses. But the hoses will have to be replaced.

The need to replace the sanitation hoses on any boat more than six or seven years old should be expected. Sanitation hoses don't last forever; they have a definite lifespan. Cheaper grade hoses have been known to permeate in as little as 3 months, and even the best hoses only have a lifespan of about seven years before they start to pass the sewage odor out into the inside of the boat.
 
How about your shower sump? Have you checked it and cleaned it out. Skin cells in the bottom of the sump can cause a terrible odor as well. My sinks also pump to the sump and then overboard. You can get all kinds of smelly stuf there.
 
I replaced the vent filter and thoroughly cleaned the bilges and shower sump. If I put my nose to the waste line it stinks. I have the replacement line and some super heavy duty rubber gloves in my garage and may attempt to replace it this weekend if my stomach is up for it.

MJK
 
Any straight runs where you can use PVC pipe will save you some money, plus PVC will never permeate.
 
I read the other post about PVC pipe. Trying to get PVC in place would not be worth the headache. I would need to have probably 4 or 5 joints which are places for leaks to get it in. By the time I'm done, it will probably be about $200-$250 in hose. That's not too bad if it lasts 5-7 years. I went with the odorsafe plus

MJK
 
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