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<DIV><SPAN class=779391123-03012002><FONT size=1>Last summer I started working
on putting together a group purchase in the Annapolis area for holding
tanks. I was trying to get Kracor 5057s through Fawcett's in Annapolis
because that's what Mike Lehman had done a few years back. I called and
spoke to someone at Fawcett's - they had some recollection of the last group
purchase but said that they no longer sell Kracor stuff. He told me that
he might be able to work something out and would call me back - unfortunately he
never called me back and I haven't followed up since.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=779391123-03012002><FONT size=1>I'm going to get back on that
with the hopes of getting everything figured out in time to be up and running
with a new tank before the warm weather comes back. I guess I'll start by
calling back to Fawcett's.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=779391123-03012002><FONT size=1>Checking my past emails I see
that Mike Lehman definitely used the 5057 model and got a group rate of $105.60
back in March of '97. I'm not sure how many were in the group
though. I think Mike has pictures of his tank installation. Also,
there are issues with whether or not you have an older or newer
boat.</FONT></SPAN></DIV><SPAN class=779391123-03012002>
<DIV><BR><FONT size=1>The archives of this list from early last September should
have a lot of posts on this topic.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=1></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV></SPAN><SPAN class=779391123-03012002><FONT size=1>If you're in the
Annapolis area let me know and I'll keep you posted on my group purchase
progress.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=779391123-03012002><FONT size=1></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=779391123-03012002><FONT size=1>Good luck,</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=779391123-03012002><FONT size=1>Andy Rankin</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=779391123-03012002><FONT size=1>LinGin #244</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader lang=en-us dir=ltr align=left><FONT
face=Tahoma size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B>
public-list-admin@alberg30.org [mailto:public-list-admin@alberg30.org] <B>On
Behalf Of </B>Dave Terrell<BR><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, January 03, 2002 3:28
PM<BR><B>To:</B> public-list@alberg30.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> [Alberg30]
holding tanks<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=1>I am new Alberg 30 and am in search of a holding tank for my
boat. I have reviewed the materials from last year on this topic and would
like to share my experience so far on this matter.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=1>1. The information in the Alberg 30 Maintenance Manual
appears to be confused when compared with the current Kracor
catalogue.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=1>The catalogue says that mold 5057 holds 15.5 gallons or 58.8
liters. Mold 5022 holds 17 gallons or 64.4 liters</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=1></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=1>It looks like the manual writers wanted to say that 5022
will fit in the Alberg 30. They just got the capacity wrong. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=1></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=1>I make a template (not a full scale mock up) for both
and it appears that both will fit.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=1>2. Kracor as advertized is expensive for a one of a kind
basis. Their price was in the $380.00 range.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=1></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=1>3. Sealand tanks are available for through Northeast Marine
Sanitation. They have the equivalent of the Kracor 5057 (15 gallons) for
$235.00. If you want the outlet on the top the price goes up to $281.43 and
with shipping to about $294.00</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=1></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=1>4. Ronco does not seem to make a tank that will fit in the
port side of the boat. They do make a bow tank B102 HD which will go in the
bow but might require some modification of the bulkhead to make it fit.
Delivered with the fittings where you like for about $100. The capacity is 13
gallons. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=1></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=1>5. Raritan makes the equivalent of the Kracor 5057 (15
gallons). The walls are 3/8 like Sealand so it might hold a little less.
Raritan rates it at 14 gallons. The model number is 14d208014. the price with
the fittings where I want them is $176.00 I have to purchase the elbows,
etc. They also sell the equivalent of the Ronco B102 for the bow of the boat
for $172.00.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=1></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=1>6. If you purchase the Raritan tank through defender you can
save another 15 % and te</FONT></DIV>
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