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20-04-2016, 04:35
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Ocean Gate, NJ
Boat: Morgan M28O/I
Posts: 32
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Fresh WaterTankage
OK folks...I'm afraid it's time to seriously consider replacing the water tank">fresh water tank on our beloved M28OI. I welded some cracks at the top a few years ago (HA! - it worked!), now we've found splits near the bottom around the drain fitting! I'm gonna try welding this up as well, but it's gonna be dicey. I suppose the plastic is not so plastic anymore?.
Anyone have ideas on where we might locate a replacement tank to fit the same spot?
Jim & Barb
s/v: the Merry Bee
Ocean Gate, NJ
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20-04-2016, 04:55
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Boat: 48 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon
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Re: Fresh WaterTankage
There used to be only only a few guys in the game...
Now there's a TON...
https://www.google.com/?ion=1&espv=2#q=pe%20tanks
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20-04-2016, 07:20
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Marina del Rey, California
Boat: President 43 Sportfish
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Re: Fresh WaterTankage
Ronco Plastics.
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"whatever spare parts you bring, you'll never need"--goboatingnow
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21-04-2016, 06:00
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Ocean Gate, NJ
Boat: Morgan M28O/I
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Re: Fresh WaterTankage
Thank you both for reply. I'm wondering if anyone has done this replacement on the 28OI, what exactly did you end up with?
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Jim & Barb
s/v: the Merry Bee
Ocean Gate, NJ
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21-04-2016, 06:07
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Marine Service Provider
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Aboard
Boat: Seaton 60' Ketch
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Re: Fresh WaterTankage
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WAØLSS
SV CHARDONNAY
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22-04-2016, 06:08
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Ocean Gate, NJ
Boat: Morgan M28O/I
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Re: Fresh WaterTankage
OK folks...I was rummaging around yesterday taking measurements and found the ORIGINAL shipping label from Inca Plastics to the Morgan Yacht Company stuck to the side of our tank!!! and molded into the top was 'INCA 53'
Inca Plastics is still around, so I emailed them last night. I've already gotten a response from them: "$253 + UPS; just tell us where you need the fittings" I just LOVE the Internet (Thank you Dan Quail!).
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Jim & Barb
s/v: the Merry Bee
Ocean Gate, NJ
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03-05-2016, 05:23
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Boat: 48 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon
Posts: 5,975
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Re: Fresh WaterTankage
HAHA!
Awesome result, thanks for the follow up!
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03-05-2016, 14:25
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Noank, Ct. USA
Boat: Cape Dory 31
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Re: Fresh WaterTankage
There is one very important caveat. The claimed tankage can be very optimistic. My starboard tank was found to be 23 gallons, not the 30 claimed by the builder and listed on the water tank makers original label.
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04-05-2016, 15:50
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Ocean Gate, NJ
Boat: Morgan M28O/I
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Re: Fresh WaterTankage
OK fellow cruisers, here's another update. I posted this info on another board and got a response from Ms Peggy Hall, formerly with Raritan. She mentions that Inca uses 3/16" thick plastic, while Ronco uses 3/8". A call to both companies confirms this!! . This should translate into a much stronger tank.
I checked Ronco's catalog, and lo & behold: they offer the same shape and size! Little more $$$, but what the heck - it's only money, right?
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Jim & Barb
s/v: the Merry Bee
Ocean Gate, NJ
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04-05-2016, 15:55
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Marina del Rey, California
Boat: President 43 Sportfish
Posts: 4,105
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Re: Fresh WaterTankage
Ronco's a first class outfit.
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"whatever spare parts you bring, you'll never need"--goboatingnow
"Id rather drown than have computers take over my life."--d design
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