[Public-List] Water tank repairs

[gdinwiddie at alberg30.org]

Wade,

There are a number of articles in the maintenance manual (available to 
Association members) and an article on the website 
(https://alberg30.org/maintenance/Plumbing/WatertankRepair/). A quick 
synopsis:

  - The rivets holding the top of the tank leak when the sealant under 
the top starts to go. Use self-tapping screws, instead.
  - Aluminum corrodes. Either seal the underside of the tank top with 
epoxy, or replace it with a material that doesn't corrode.
  - Check for cracks in the bulkhead forming the aft end of the tank.

George


On 9/15/21 1:31 PM, Wade Wall via Public-List wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> I have an Alberg 30 (#421) with the aluminum plate as a top cover on the
> water tank. I filled it up before leaving Baltimore for North Carolina, but
> it all leaked into my bilge. Before I start tearing it up, I am wondering
> if anyone has experience redoing these water tanks? What is the best way to
> refit this style of water tank? Thanks for any information.
> 
> Wade
> #421

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