Pressure Water Accumulator Tank Full Install & Review

[@LadyAmandaReneeMerry]

Your description really helped us out. Most people don't explain things so well

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Thanks - good to hear. If you have a chance, take a look at some of my other 100++ videos in my How I Did It playlist (link in description) to see if there's any more helpful insights. I'm continually repairing or upgrading stuff on our boat, so keep an eye out for more.... Cheers, Paul.

[@tinalouisehenderson8545]

My 1992 Thundercraft doesn't have an accumulator. I have been working on the water system (poor flow, inconsistent flow, no flow to various faucets). I took off all the aerators and found so much crud! This fixed the no flow (so proud of myself for figuring that out)! Now I am noticing that the flow is great for about 30 seconds in all of the faucets but then it to really slows down; and the sound of the water pump...ouch. After watching this video it really does look like I need an accumulator and likely a better pump and that it is likely something I will be able to do easily myself. Thanks again for the very informative video!!! it is so appreciated!

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Yes, swapping out the water pump is quite straightforward, only water in, water out and two wires to connect. And the accumulator tank should make things a lot quieter with smoother and more consistent water flow.

[@karikarr6377]

Great, informative video! Our boat (2006 Tiara Sovran) did not have an accumulator; also had a cheap after-market water pump that had been put in at some point. Last year it was painful listening to the thing clunking and groaning every time we turned water on. Over the winter we had a higher-quality replacement pump installed AND an accumulator, and now it’s all working beautifully. Still not confident enough to do this sort of repair as a DIY, so paid the boat yard to do it, BUT the more of your videos we watch, the more projects we’ll feel able to do ourselves! Thanks so much for your helpful guidance.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

I have spent the past 60 years of my life with a 'learn by do' approach. 30++ years as a general contractor, and 25 years of boating and zero formal training and doing okay 👍 These types of projects are actually really straightforward and can usually be completed a lot quicker than I take, but that's because I spend extra time filming and talking, talking, talking 😜

[@karikarr6377]

@@BoatingWithBoogaboo The “talking talking talking” part makes it not only entertaining, but also helps explain things in a really easy-to-understand way. This is our 8th or 9th boat over the past 30-ish years, and I never realized just how straightforward and ‘doable’ some of the projects actually are until I started learning from KZbin University - and especially ‘Boating with Boogaboo’. 😀

[@gilrheaume6283]

Hey Paul, I understand that there's always something to fix on the boat but isn't it satisfying to know that working on your boat is kind of fun when everything works as it should. Probably better than cutting the grass or trimming the bushes. Gil in Massachusetts

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

I would completely agree with you on that!! Plus, I get to share my fun projects with the rest of the world 😁

[@BobEstler]

Thanks for sharing these. Makes DIY seem a little more manageable.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Glad it helps!!

[@BellavistaPEI]

Great, "How you did it" Paul! Informative and should definitely be helpful to all.👍

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Glad it was helpful! More coming soon 🙂

[@eternitysshore]

I didn't know such a thing existed. I don't believe we have an accumulator tank, just the pump. But now I have to check!!

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

We've only had two of our six 'big boats' that were equipped with an accumulator tank. All performed well, but I'm thinking that with the replacement installed, it's working even smoother.

[@jetlag4754]

Great upgrade! I need to add one of those to my 340 when I am able to get down in the engine compartment.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

It definitely helps. Let us know how you make out 👍

[@mikebarr8976]

Very informative thanks Paul but I could barely hear you ,happy boating

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Noted!

[@denniscolleen]

My 1996 370 Sedan Bridge does not have an accumulator tank. Just ordered one. Thanks!

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Our prior 330 Sundancer didn't have one either, but our 400 Sedan Bridge did 🤔 I guess it came down to what was in stock on the day of build 😉

[@jamesbeaman5944]

From your description, sounds like the schrader valve was not type or needed replaced.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

The issue had nothing to do with the Schrader valve. It was the bladder which had failed....

[@billie-jeanjohnston4824]

If my tank has lost some pressure over the winter, would I add it with the system charged? Or with pump off and tap open ?

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

I'm not entirely sure on that, but I don't think it would really matter. That said, I would shut the pump off and drain (at least partially) the line by opening a faucet.

[@billie-jeanjohnston4824]

⁠@@BoatingWithBoogaboo Looks like it should be sitting at about 3.5 bar or 50 psi It’s actually sitting at 24 psi Would you mind sharing what your tanks ratings are (pic of the label) and what the actual pressure is in the tank once the pump shuts off?

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

@billie-jeanjohnston4824 The label shows the tank being precharged to 10 PSI. I left it as it came out of the package, never have touched it since and the system is still working great 👍🏻

[@jameslinderman6825]

Awesome vid! Do y'all use the head all the time while in the slip? I'm gun shy to do so, but figure that's what it's there for, so why not? We do have a pump out service here in the marina I would use.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Yes!!! We use the toilet in the boat all of the time, no matter where the boat is docked. No public washrooms for me, my friend. That's why you'll see many of my videos that start with 'just went for another pump-out' 😂

[@jameslinderman6825]

@@BoatingWithBoogaboo man that was a quick reply. Ok cool! Thanks again for all the great vids!

[@user-Bruce_B]

That was excellent. Do you know where the actuator pump was on your 330?

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

I think you meant accumulator tank? If so, that boat didn't have one.

[@patrickhampton6248]

Thanks for that video

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

You're most welcome. Hope you get a chance to watch more of my boat repairs and upgrades videos. Got over 100 so far, with more to come...

[@BikeBoatandTravel]

After watching this (sitting at Lock 43 👍). I went to check our’s as our pump does run a lot…. No accumulator on this boat. Add it to the project list!!

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Ahhhhh, beautiful Swift Rapids. A man after my own heart 😜 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nH2lenmLq8h4bqM

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Aaaaaaaaand, collecting lots of inspiring footage while you guys are there & traveling the lovely Severn River, I hope. It's been two weeks since your teaser video and we're getting anxious for more 😁

[@BikeBoatandTravel]

We did get some footage I have not had a chance to check it out yet.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

@CanukSpyder I'm sure that whatever you've captured is going to be very inspiring to watch. Looking forward to it, as it's more than likely that we won't be heading that way this season, making it two years in a row that we haven't ventured westward on the system 🥺

[@DrVaneaton1]

I replaced my pump with a 5gpm to make the Admirals shower happy. 😊

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Gotta keep the boss happy 😁

[@stevep0726]

Do all boats have a accumulator tank

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

I'd have to say no, as our current 370 Sundancer as well as our previous 400 Sedan Bridge were the only two boats - out of six - that had an accumulator tank.

[@jeremyandjanbenton3844]

Ok… have a question. Over the years has anyone on here ever had the blue water lines in your boat keep cracking? Water line to sink in cockpit keeps cracking. Fixed it twice now. And it’s leaking again. Anyone else ever have this problem?

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

I'm guessing that you're referring to the end of the water line cracking??? I've never seen a plastic water line crack anywhere along its length - if it did that would be highly unusual and cause for concern throughout the entire water system. Any specific locations as to where this is happening would help figure out what's going on.

[@jeremyandjanbenton3844]

It is the line that is going to our cockpit sink. It has cracked 3 times now. Fixed it every time. Just a hassle. Think maybe the heat would do that?

[@jeremyandjanbenton3844]

The line is 15mm blue line. Thank goodness I have been able to just re use the fittings. Temped to just cut the line low and cap it. Worried when it drips (if it happens again) will ruin the refrigerator that’s right below the sink. Ugh. Boating.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

You don't understand my question. Is the crack along the length of the pipe, or in a short location? Specifics on exactly where this mystery crack is, approx length of the crack, end of the pipe?, middle or at a bend in the pipe?, etc., would be helpful in assessing...

[@airman6822]

Nice work Paul! Always somthin' to fix.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Always! But I'm okay with that 🙂

[@ronaldharmon9891]

We had the same problem with our Well pressure tank, the bladder blew out. {larger scale😂}

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Sounds like an expensive repair. Good to hear from you again, Ronald.

[@danadiggins793]

My 1999 didn’t come with that. Wonder why.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Depending on your model, 1999 was a transition year for Sundancers, with the 370 being still available (as leftovers from the '98 model year) and the 380 being introduced for the first time. It's entirely possible that during that time, not all equipment was equally dispersed amongst those models... I'll be starting a new feature soon where I look at Sea Rays currently on the used boat market to give folks an overview of those types of anomalies, as well as how sometimes listings contain incorrect or erroneous information. Hopefully it will help inform both those who might be in the market to purchase, as well as those of us who already own a certain model, but never knew the little tidbits of insights that only an otherwise vacuous mind like mine still holds 😂 Example: did you know that there's a little known 'secret' compartment on the first gen 400 Sedan Bridge boats? Stay tuned. . .

[@danadiggins793]

@@BoatingWithBoogaboo thanks Paul…very informative!

[@charlesdavenport2543]

Without an accumulator, water pressure surges will freeze you to death during a shower.

[@BoatingWithBoogaboo]

Actually, before I installed this, the shower temp never varied once it was dialed in.