[Public-List] Water tank repairs

[americo silva]

check out Atom Voyages he rebuilt the water tank on a Alberg 30


On Wed, Sep 15, 2021 at 4:29 PM George Dinwiddie via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> 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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