[Alberg30] Resins

[Rick Leach]

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Regardless of whether this would work or not, it does not address the need
for internal baffling.  Any tank with a capacity of more than a couple of
gallons needs something to inhibit sloshing.  Baffles also provide
significant strengthening and stiffening.  Personally, I would keep
searching for alternatives.  I'm not certain how "impervious" a
fiberglass/epoxy layup would be to black water "aromas".  Nothing else makes
a boat less hospitable.

Rick Leach
Sugar Magnolia, #121

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	George Dinwiddie [SMTP:gdinwiddie at min.net]
> Sent:	Friday, September 29, 2000 5:26 AM
> To:	public-list at alberg30.org
> Subject:	Re: [Alberg30] Resins
> 
> 
> 
> > Tom Sutherland said:
> > 
> > George ... Thanks for the info. In that you seem well informed on the
> subject
> > let me run an idea by you that also addresses  the holding tank
> question.
> > 
> > My idea was to form a holding tank out of styrofoam (maybe one large
> block) to
> > fit the area behind the head. I was going to contour it fit the shape of
> the
> > hull, maybe lower the shelf if needed, until I had an adequate size for
> a
> > proper holding tank. I believe this can be shaped very easily with
> coarse
> > sanding , a rasp , and razor knife. Then I would cover the form with
> epoxy and
> > matte or woven roving or both until the necessary thickness was
> achieved.  Next
> > it is my understanding one can cut a hole and pour in lacquer thinner
> and it
> > will melt the styrofoam and it can be poured out.  Now you use a hole
> saw to
> > make the necessary openings and purchase the necessary kit from West
> Marine (or
> > other supplier) for inlet, outlet, vents etc.
> > 
> > I would need to do a bit more research of coarse but in your opinion is
> this a
> > feasible?  Or should I SC the idea ?
> 
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