What are the causes of foul odors in my boat?
Permeation of head discharge hoses is the #1 cause. The white sanitation hoses go from white to brown to moldy looking—”P-U”! The next most frequent cause of foul odors is raw water trapped within the boat and not making it to the bilge sump to be pumped overboard. Eliminating drips which occur when the the shaft stuffing box is at rest is often a great fix. We install Packless Shaft Seals for this reason. Read more about this product here. Minor leaks from toilet hoses are another source. Clogged shower sump strainers can also prevent proper discharge and cause foul odors.
