[Rhodes22-list] Water tanks

[Graham Stewart]

When I rebuilt my Rhodes I considered building tanks for both water and sewage holding. After doing my "research" I decided against it as there seemed to be too many cautions about the safety and reliability of the tanks and I didn't want to have to disassemble my boat again should the tanks need to be removed. In addition I was concerned that it would be a difficult task to properly service and clean built-in tanks. 

I was able to find a poly holding tank that fit perfectly in the 11" space behind the V berth foam and also left room for my boat battery (I only have and need one battery). I had to add a plywood bulkhead immediately aft of the flotation foam to give me something to attach the tank and battery shelf to and also build a shelf system that fit in the odd shaped space (see picture). It made sense to use a poly tank that could be easily removed.

As for water, I decided in the end to use a water-grade plastic jerry can  ($20) that I put under the sink in the galley and held in place with a strap. It is not as attractive as a hidden tank but it is very convenient. (I have attached a picture.) With the jerry can I can easily take the can to the water rather than bring the water to the boat which, in my case,  is infinitely easier. I fill the tank at home and bring it to the boat rather than depend on the questionable water quality and delivery systems of water at marinas. In my case I don't use a marina at all so I would need to take my boat to the marina for water and that would be a pain. I just remove the tank and store it in my basement for the winter so I don't need to worry about freeze up and it is very easy to clean and sterilize the tank at home.

The "best" system depends entirely on your situation and use of the system so what works for me might not be feasible for others but I have come to the conclusion that the easiest system is the best one for me - not that I have taken my own advice on that point for anything else I did.

Graham


-----Original Message-----
From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Todd Tavares
Sent: Tuesday, November 5, 2019 7:09 AM
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Water tanks

Has anyone built, or considered building a permanent integral water tank?
(Peter?)
I have been watching several YouTube videos by atomvoyager and he always
builds integral tanks and coats the inside of the tank with food grade
epoxy. It may be a worthy project as my R 22 does not have a water tank at
all. But the epoxy is quite expensive.

https://youtu.be/bUiV90sPMbU

http://www.sscoatings.net/brewcoat.htm

Todd T.


tavares0947 at gmail.com

On Mon, Nov 4, 2019, 8:31 PM Kathy Leone <kathy.leone at qltcls.com> wrote:

> Hello Rhodies,
>
> After many years of sailing on Rhodes 22 sailboats, we are selling our
> 2012.  She is in excellent condition with the following items worth
> mentioning:
> (1) Navy blue hull
> (2) 175 Genoa
> (3) 9.9 Yahama engine with tiller hookup.  This engine is from the 2004
> boat we purchased.  We have been utilizing it on our 2012 and love how it
> works.  Our mechanic at the marina recently gave the engine an overhaul and
> she is purring.  This included a brand new lower unit.
> (4) Galvanized trailer
> (5) Safety rails
>
> We are located on Long Beach Island in New Jersey.  We are asking  $29,500
> per a discussion with Stan and will consider any reasonable offer.
>
> Thank you and Happy Sailing,
>
> Kathy
> S/V REVERIE
> 2012 R22
> Long Beach Township, NJ
>
>
>
>
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