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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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>
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<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.
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<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>
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<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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