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Replacing a fuel or water tank can involve invasive surgery on your boat. Here are tips for a well-engineered, long-lasting water, fuel or waste tank. 3 pages with photos and vendor list.
[Cruising World, October 2000]
These voluntary technical practices and engineering standards establish guides for the design, construction, and installation of potable water supply systems on boats.
[American Boat & Yacht Council, Edgewater, MD, USA]
Illustrated details of a ten-gallon water tank installation under the V-berth. Support, abrasion protection, filling, venting, drainage, and tank modifications are covered. Includes a description of standard polyethylene tanks and fittings.
[San Juan 23 Internet Fleet, USA]
Short account of replacing a water tank on a 30-footer, with comments on his choice of materials and fittings.
[Sail Jazz, Mount Pleasant, SC, USA]
Custom manufacturer of tanks, including deck fittings, plumbing, pumps, gauges, and filters.
[Tek-Tanks Ltd., Upper Froyle, Hampshire, UK]
Epoxy-coated aluminum, or stainless steel tanks are custom made based on your drawing or your old tank. Five-day turnaround.
[Atlantic Coastal Welding, Bayville, NJ, USA]
Rectangular polyethylene water tanks in sizes from 3 to 55 gallons.
[Todd Enterprises, Cranston, RI, USA]
Measures tank level in fresh water and waste holding tanks with remote panel.
[Groco, Hanover, MD, USA]
Makers of solid-state, no-moving-parts liquid level monitors for marine use.
[Fireboy - Xintex, Grand Rapids, MI, USA]
Inspection and cleaning ports, plates and backing system for steel, aluminum, monel, stainless steel, fiberglass or polypropylene water tanks.
[SeaBuilt. LLC, Bellingham, WA, USA]Most cruising couples use between 4 and 6 gallons per day.
Waterlog UK Ltd.
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