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Topic: 505: Forward Hatch Drain

Posted By: SVZara
Subject: 505: Forward Hatch Drain
Date Posted: 27 May 2025 at 03:12

I am noticing that my forward hatch recess is not draining and I am not sure how to clear it out. Where does it drain to? I am thinking the anchor locker but I don't actually know. appreciate any guidance.

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Marc
S/V Zara
2016 Hanse 505, Hull #129

Replies:

Posted By: Wayne's World
Date Posted: 27 May 2025 at 04:40

Marc,

Not sure on the 505 but on our 575 there are two drain holes which lead to Vetus type vents (same as the fuel and water vents) on either side of the bow. Ours occasionally blocks up with dirt and/or debris. I clear them out by removing the Vetus cover off the drain/vent and use a scuba feed air gun to blow the blockage out backwards. Works a treat. You could maybe also use a hose - maybe the anchor wash down hose would do the trick.

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Wayne W
Cruising, currently in the Pacific until the end of 2026.

Posted By: kipwrite
Date Posted: 27 May 2025 at 11:51

On my 505 #123 the forward hatch drains into the anchor locker. It will fill with debris. It generally clears easily with a sharp hose spray. You can also use a flexible length of wire - as it opens to a hole in the anchor locker. You can also access these holes - one on either side - from inside the anchor locker if you are sufficiently flexible - just look up.

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Kipwrite

Posted By: SVZara
Date Posted: 28 May 2025 at 02:25

Ok. Thank you!

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Marc
S/V Zara
2016 Hanse 505, Hull #129