[Public-list] Leaky Water Tank

[sousa, stephen (ENG)]

We installed an inspection port on #114, the top is fiberglass in addition
to the sides. Not sure if the side are a separate tank or part of the hull.

Stephen

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[mailto:public-list-bounces at alberg30.org] On Behalf Of George Dinwiddie
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Roger,

I don't know the older boats well, but I doubt if Whitby built the tank with
a plywood top.

Our tank has an access port added under the plywood supporting the v-berth.
These plywood panels lift out.  The access port is in the forward top of the
tank, as the aft top is underneath fixed furniture. The access to the aft
bottom of the tank is difficult, but possible.

I would *absolutely* not put an access port on the side of the tank. Your
trust in sealing surfaces is apparently much more optimistic than mine.

 - George


On Tue, Aug 17, 2004 at 11:33:35AM -0400, Roger L. Kingsland wrote:
> George,
> 
> I looked at my tank the other day (#148, built 1966) and there doesn't 
> appear to be an aluminum cover but rather a piece of plywood 
> permanently glassed-in.  Have you seen this type of installation on 
> other boats.  I did notice leaks from forward during my brief time on 
> the water and wonder how to access the tank for cleaning and potential 
> repairs.  Perhaps 2 to 4 large access ports cut into the top at 
> locations where I can access the entire tank.  Is it feasible to mount 
> an access port with a clear plastic cover on the vertical bulkhead  
> below the V berth seat (aft end of tank)?  This would allow good 
> access to the tank and also act as a visual water level gauge. Do you 
> suppose the O ring seal can withstand the water pressure?
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