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Ericson33
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Initially Posted - 07/28/2005 :  14:00:27  Show Profile  Visit Ericson33's Homepage
On my Capri 25 I have what looks like a 8 gallon water tank. The tank has not been used in many years, and it is showing mold groth, and maybee other stuff. The water lines have been replaced but the tank is glassed in and it would be a real PITA to get it out. I am not going to use this tank for drinking water but for washing stuff off that might get dirty while on a weekend getaway. I was thinking of mixing up water and some bleach to try and clean it up. Is there someone else out there that has shared this problem? If so what did you do?
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Auburn80
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Response Posted - 07/28/2005 :  14:22:50  Show Profile
I have the same issue in that I have a water tank that is full of ooooold water. My plan is to pump out the tank and clean it as you described. I do have an access plate on the top of my tank. Do you? If not, you might consider making one for future cleanouts.
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John V.
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Response Posted - 07/28/2005 :  15:33:33  Show Profile  Visit John V.'s Homepage
There was no tank in my 78 when I bought her and being ready to spiff things up I installed a new tank from CD. now I am ready to pitch it. nothing but problems are these tanks. ( whew I sound a bit like Yoda..) The water stinks and I have had no luck cleaning the thing out I would not even wash my hands in the stuff. I'm going to add a thru hull and use the galley and lav pumps for lake water.
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 07/28/2005 :  16:45:55  Show Profile
I add a little bleach with my water in my 12 gal tank, keeps the green stuff away. It's good enough to wash with, I would not drink from it.
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existentialsailor
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Response Posted - 07/28/2005 :  18:42:56  Show Profile
Chris,
The tank in my Capri is a lot like yours and yes it is glassed in, but not by much, at least in mine. Only 2 sides have support members, center and forward, the other 2 sides are simply glassed to the hull and tank itself, that glassing let go of the tank a long time ago on mine. Mine looks like it can be rmoved with bout 15 minutes application of my dremel. My intention is to remove it completely and replace it with a holding tank (through hulls are illegal on my lake and yes, they check). I am then going to install a plastimo or the like flexible tank in the locker next to the sink on the port side. Easily replacable if it becomes fouled beyond cleaning.
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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 07/28/2005 :  22:13:34  Show Profile  Visit Frank Hopper's Homepage
I don't know much about water tanks; never use them. But, my new boat has its tank located so I can see the hoses that run to and from it. If I were going to reinvigorate that sucker I would start with NEW hoses.
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Justin
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Response Posted - 02/08/2006 :  13:54:43  Show Profile  Visit Justin's Homepage
I have a question about new hoses. Has anyone used the hoses you can find at Home Depot in the plumbing department? I saw some over the weekend. I don't remember all the details, but they said they were made for both liquids and gas, they were clear, looked just like what I've seen sold at West Marine, but these were sold in 20' spools for about $4-5. They had several diameters, so I'm sure they have the correct size. My hoses are brown with mildew so I need to replace them sometime and 20' for that price sounds a lot better than West Marine's price.
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