[Alberg30] Sealand holding tank model number?

[Chester and Jan Koop]

I question if Kracor tank model #5022 will really fit under the port berth
as advertised.  From reviewing Kracor web sight and comparing those to
measurements I obtained from Tanagroa (#445), I doubt if the vertical height
of 18" plus the additional height needed for the fittings will fit..
However judging from information available on their web sight, I believe
that the Kracor mold # 5057 (Model 2-72815P) will do the trick.  It is
listed as 15.5 gal, however the only problem seems to be that the
intake/discharge fittings are located on the plane which measures 16'' x 22.
To fit in properly they need to placed on the plane measuring 12.5" x 22",
however this configuration is not offered.  When I called their Milwaukee
headquarters this afternoon, I was told I could get a "blank" (no fittings)
version of this tank and have the fittings installed myself.   The person I
spoke is going to check to see if they  sell necessary fittings etc for the
do-it yourselfers.  She promised to call me back  The price quoted for the
5057 was $367.00 (Ouch!)

Sealand offers a 15 gallon tank of identical dimensions (Product # 401500 /
Model 4015) as mention above.  From their web site drawings it appears that
the intake/with fittings are mounted one over the other on the ends.  It
appears, however,  that the inspection port is on the plane measuring 16" x
22."  I will be calling them tomorrow to see if they offer  custom placement
of fittings or "blanks" for do-it-yourself placement.   This tank is listed
in Defender's 2001 catalogue (page 71) as "Item 500349 " selling for
$167.79.

Chet Koop
Tangaroa 445
----- Original Message -----
From: "George Dinwiddie" <gdinwiddie at min.net>
To: <public-list at alberg30.org>
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2001 2:35 PM
Subject: Re: [Alberg30] Sealand holding tank model number?


> You might want to consider the Kracor mold #5022, 15 gallons, which
> also fits under the port v-berth (replacing the drawer).  As for
> Practical Sailor, I consider their recommendations, like those of
> Consumer Reports, a bit myopic.  They often focus on one aspect of
> a product to the exclusion of others.  And sometimes their tests
> are not repeatable.  Your mileage may vary, but I haven't heard
> any complaints about the Kracor tanks.
>
>  - George [still using the old Mansfield TDX type 1]
>
> > Randy Katz said:
> >
> > Greetings--
> >     Does anyone know the model no. of a Sealand tank that would fit in
The
> > Boat?  I'm hoping for around 15 gal. to be on the receiving end of the
> > Raritan  PHII I'm putting in.
> >     Practical Sailor rec's Sealand tanks and that's what I'm
investigating.
>
> --
>  ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>   George Dinwiddie                             gdinwiddie at alberg30.org
>   The gods do not deduct from man's allotted span those hours spent in
>   sailing.                                    http://www.Alberg30.org/
>  ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
>  +------------------------------------------------------------------+
>  | Simrad TP20 w/ FREE remote, on sale at Sailnet. Search "SIMTP20" |
>  |    http://www.myaffiliateprogram.com/u/sailnet/t.asp?id=1066     |
>  +------------------------------------------------------------------+
>
> _______________________________________________
> Public-list mailing list -- Public-list at alberg30.org
> http://www.alberg30.org/mailman/listinfo/public-list
> To unsubscribe: email to Public-list-request at alberg30.org
> Include command "unsubscribe <password>" in subject or body.
> Use command "help" for more options.
>
>

 +------------------------------------------------------------------+
 | Simrad TP20 w/ FREE remote, on sale at Sailnet. Search "SIMTP20" |
 |    http://www.myaffiliateprogram.com/u/sailnet/t.asp?id=1066     |
 +------------------------------------------------------------------+

_______________________________________________
Public-list mailing list -- Public-list at alberg30.org
http://www.alberg30.org/mailman/listinfo/public-list
To unsubscribe: email to Public-list-request at alberg30.org
Include command "unsubscribe <password>" in subject or body.
Use command "help" for more options.

 994140168.0