[alberg30] Re: waste holding tank
George Dinwiddie
gdinwiddie at min.net
Mon Oct 16 19:24:21 PDT 2000
There are a number of options on holding tanks. One of the biggest
choices is the Kracor #5022 mounted under the port side of the v-berth.
You do lose a drawer with this installation. There was a description of
this tank in the Maintenance Manual.
As for the Atomic 4, you shouldn't smell any gas. If you do, there's a
serious problem, more likely in the gas tank, hose or fuel pump than in
the engine, itself. Or, it could just be blow-by gases from worn rings
that you're smelling. I'd recommend joining the Atomic 4 list on
sailnet.com for more detailed recommendations, but, if I were you, I'd
repair the gas engine. Others will oppose that advice.
I also recommend switching over to the new email list on alberg30.org,
as this one will eventually disappear.
Lorelei23 at AOL.com wrote:
>
> Hello Alberg 30 Owners:
>
> I have a 1966 Alberg 30. Can anyone give me information about placing a
> waste holding tank? size, where to place it? type?
>
> Also, I live in central Florida so I have basically no concerns about
> freezing water in my water tank. However, I have seen some information about
> "tank liners". How is that done? Is it recommended for my boat since I live
> in a mild climate?
>
> Any suggestions for replacing that flip-up basin and hand pump in the head.
> The pump is so old, I'm told it isn't made anymore.
>
> My boat has an Atomic 4 engine. It runs great but I am told I should replace
> it with a
> diesel engine. The A4 is old, two cylinders show low compression and it uses
> a little oil but my main complaint is the smell of gas in the cabin/salon.
> Any recommendations?
>
> Thanks in advance for any input you can give me. I'm a novice and this is my
> first boat, but my education is well under way.
>
> L. Hulsey
>
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