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Old 04-08-2008, 06:15 AM   #1
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Help? Custom FiberGlass Waste Tank...

I have a wast tank in my 42 Jefferson Sport fish that has held it's last piece of waste. I am switching to a vacuflush system, the question is , what do I do with the tank?? It is an origonal tank that was bild in between the stringers below the deck and sits 2" above the bilge. The tank bottom is like swiss cheese no large holes or cracks but the entire bottom is leaking. Is there a product that I can pour in the tank to re seal the entire bottom of the tank or should I cut the visable end out to sanitize the tanks so it dosn't contaminate the boat???

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Old 04-14-2008, 11:54 PM   #2
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Doesn't the vaccu flush have a tank? Have you thought of a place? Reason for asking is that I was wondering if you will have to reuse the same area the old tank is in.
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Old 04-15-2008, 05:26 AM   #3
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Yes, My main concern is what I needed to do with the old tank. The new system had only a 10gal tank and I was going to "Y" in a macerator to push to the old tank for additional storage. I ended up cutting a hole in the top and a one in the bottom to completely sanitize the old space. I was told not to cut it completely out as some tanks are configured structurally into the bow. Thanks for the reply

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Old 04-15-2008, 10:35 AM   #4
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If the tank was designed to help reinforce the structural integrity of the vessel, then it is doing no good in its current condition. I would remove the old tank and fabricate a composite brace to replace it. If it is not used as a support, I would just cut it out. Once the glass gets saturated, it is hard to dry it out for re-usage. Just my opinion.
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Old 04-15-2008, 03:06 PM   #5
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If the tank was designed to help reinforce the structural integrity of the vessel, then it is doing no good in its current condition. I would remove the old tank and fabricate a composite brace to replace it. If it is not used as a support, I would just cut it out. Once the glass gets saturated, it is hard to dry it out for re-usage. Just my opinion.

I completely agree.
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