Bought a 1988 Gulfstream 232 and I really do like it. I have been trying to find the fresh water fill outlet? Apparently the former owner (Portland, Maine) had antifreeze in the tank for the winter. I cannot find the connection to fill/flush the tank. Anyone help?
Fresh water fill
- Thread starter fishrbob
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On my 88 228G it was on the walkway near the cockpit IIRC. You can contact GW CS for a definitive answer.
The fill is under the passenger seat. I flush my tank by running the faucet until the tank is empty, then refilling. I repeat this until I'm satisfied the tank is sufficiently flushed. If there is a faster way to drain the tank, I don't know about it.
Gman25
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Why does grady put these fills in the cockpit? Am the only one that finds this annoying? You fill it and there really is no way not to spill water everywhere. It is not a big deal, more of just an annoyance. I am certain that has to be a reason, just not sure what it is.
Found it. Thanks a bunch. I agree, Seems like the fill port could go on the port rail opposite side from the fuel fill. No mess and easy to get to. Oh well, time to get the antifreeze out. Thanks for the help.
IMHO, the fresh water flll (and vent fitting which I see no one has mentoned) is located in a (better) protected place to lessen chance of contamination. It is a potable water supply by design. In my model it is located on the bridge deck off to the starboard side.
Can you imagine if something else was entered into tank that has a fill port looking nearly identical as the head waste tank pumpout, gas fill, and 2 stroke oil tank fill ?
Use a dock hose with the regular pistal grip or twist nozzle right into tank opening, none of the fire house type nozzles. Use a large funnel when adding antifreeze or treatments. Check O ring for damage and replace every 3 yrs or so to maintain a positive seal.
Can you imagine if something else was entered into tank that has a fill port looking nearly identical as the head waste tank pumpout, gas fill, and 2 stroke oil tank fill ?
Use a dock hose with the regular pistal grip or twist nozzle right into tank opening, none of the fire house type nozzles. Use a large funnel when adding antifreeze or treatments. Check O ring for damage and replace every 3 yrs or so to maintain a positive seal.