[Public-List] Kracor holding tank

[George Dinwiddie]

Bruno & Elyse,

I believe that the Kracor and Raritan tanks are the same dimensions, so 
the drawing of the Raritan tank (on the website) might help.  The 
difference between the Kracor and Raritan tanks seems to be that the 
Kracor fittings are flush with the tank, while the Raritan fitting 
protrude.  This makes just enough difference in the space needed.

As I recall (Mike Lehman would know for sure) the problem with the 
Kracor tank in the older boats is that the elbows for the vent fittings 
sat too high for the plywood of the V-berth.  Cutting a couple holes and 
adding a new piece of plywood overtop was enough clearance.  You might 
do better to put the vent fittings on the end of the tank instead of the 
top.

Whatever you do, make a cardboard mockup to see how it will fit on 
/your/ boat.  And be sure to check for clearance of the fittings, 
including the hose and hose clamp.

  - George

P.S.  Also, please write up your experiences.  I'd love to post the 
information on the website.

Elyse Pastor wrote:
> Hello Albergers,
> I wrote to you the other week that I am in the planning process of 
> installing a holding tank. A few of you have already written to me that 
> they would be interested in also purchasing a tank. I have found on the 
> Alberg web site the KRAKOR tank that apparently will fit also the older 
> boats.
> Here my question:
> 1.) Does anyone know who did the group purchase with Kracor (the web 
> site mentions "some years ago"). I called Kracor (Vicky) but the 
> information given (tank #5022) is not enough for them to know what tank 
> it is.
> 2.) What are the issues with the older pre-liner boats? It mentioned 
> that "The fit was a bit tight in the older boats (but that's another 
> story)"???
> 3.) Would the other proposed Raritan Tank fit the older boats?
> 4.) If there are some of you with older boats that would have an 
> interest in upgrading, please let me know. We could add some purchasing 
> power or even a fit that would work better for the older boats.
> Thanks
> Bruno & Elyse
> Lady Heron 297

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