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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-01-2019, 17:33
Replies: 35
Views: 6,171
Posted By leveche420
Re: Fiberglass tank refit - should I cut it open?

Good evening everyone!

Here is an update on the water tank refit project: https://doctorsailboat.com/2019/01/22/diesel-and-water-tanks/
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-01-2019, 12:12
Replies: 35
Views: 6,171
Posted By leveche420
Re: Fiberglass tank refit - should I cut it open?

That's actually not a bad idea!!! the only downside to it is that we will probably need another pump/faucet... we will end up with three: salt water (from ocean), potable water (from new small tank)...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-01-2019, 12:05
Replies: 35
Views: 6,171
Posted By leveche420
Re: Fiberglass tank refit - should I cut it open?

Those infrared lights work pretty good. I tried them in my garage to cure polyester resin in my garage in cold weather and it worked!!

If anyone has more recommendations for potable water...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-01-2019, 12:01
Replies: 35
Views: 6,171
Posted By leveche420
Re: Fiberglass tank refit - should I cut it open?

Yes, that will be great! Thanks for the suggestion. any recommendation?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-01-2019, 03:38
Replies: 35
Views: 6,171
Posted By leveche420
Re: Fiberglass tank refit - should I cut it open?

I went ahead and cut the top off. Plan is to sand down all old coat of gelcoat, recoat it with a safe product for potable water and fiberglass it back together. Fingers crossed... I am optimistic...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-01-2019, 08:06
Replies: 35
Views: 6,171
Posted By leveche420
Re: Fiberglass tank refit - should I cut it open?

Through the existing inspection ports I could clean the tank if the interior coat was not damaged. Because it is damaged I need to sand and re-coat. I think sanding and coating the interior thru the...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-01-2019, 07:58
Replies: 35
Views: 6,171
Posted By leveche420
Re: Fiberglass tank refit - should I cut it open?

Here is another option for coating the interior of the water tank that I came across:

Tank Clad HS Epoxy

https://protective.sherwin-williams.com/detail.jsp?A=sku-25905%3aproduct-6855

I was...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-01-2019, 06:45
Replies: 35
Views: 6,171
Posted By leveche420
Re: Fiberglass tank refit - should I cut it open?

Representatives from International recommend this product:

Interline 850

https://www.international-marine.com/product/interline-850-3
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-01-2019, 06:34
Replies: 35
Views: 6,171
Posted By leveche420
Re: Fiberglass tank refit - should I cut it open?

Is this the water based bitumen (Crommelins) product you used?:

Water Based Bitumen Paint: Waterproofing: Crommelin...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-01-2019, 06:26
Replies: 35
Views: 6,171
Posted By leveche420
Re: Fiberglass tank refit - should I cut it open?

Thanks Clive!

I can reach with my hands pretty much everywhere inside the tank but is hard for me to see inside. Plus sanding and coating thru the inspection ports will be time consuming and I...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-01-2019, 06:18
Replies: 35
Views: 6,171
Posted By leveche420
Re: Fiberglass tank refit - should I cut it open?

Thanks Matt!

Question... would you cut right around the perimeter (red line) or would you leave a lip (green line) to fiberglass on top of it when I put the top panel back in place?

The risk of...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-01-2019, 19:45
Replies: 35
Views: 6,171
Posted By leveche420
Fiberglass tank refit - should I cut it open?

Hi,

I took the fresh water tank out of the boat. I am considering reconditioning it since custom made tanks seem to cost a lot. The interior of the tank (gelcoat?) has blisters and it's chipping...
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