Bladder tanks

[boomerang]

If the tank will fit but is too big to slide into place, could you put in 2 smaller tanks and tie them together?

I gave that option some consideration but decided against pursuing it since the gain of maybe a few gallons (if there would be any gain at all; the useable capacity of 2-25 gallon tanks would probably be reduced close to 40 since the fittings are 1" above the bottom of the tank) would be a huge pain after factoring in the extra plumbing, securing the tanks, etc. There's just not a good enough access to do a satisfactory job of those tasks. I do appreciate your thoughts on the issue, though.
I've been busy with other stuff but when I get a chance, I'm reaching out to some of the flex tank manufacturers that Peggy & Parks recommended. I'll keep everyone posted because I'm definitely moving forward with this project.

 

[gilbertpark]

I had a Plastimo flexible water tank in my Seaward 25 fitted when she was built. It worked fine and I didn't have to worry about water freezing in it over the winter or residual water going bad over the same time as it was easy to use all all the water. Then one day when I got up my feet got wet. The tank is in two parts an outer protective cover and a thin plastic water container. It had leaked along one of the lines where it folded. Easy to replace but the next one went fairly soon thereafter. So yes you can fit one in cramped spaces but don't expect it to last and make sure you leave enough space to change it when the inevitable leak appears.

 

[Art]

I cut my boating career teeth working for a Hatteras dealer in the very early 80's. They called it a salon so far be it from me to argue with Mr Slane or AMF or whoever owned them at the time!


That would have been about the time that "political correctness" had just begun to rear its ugly head.


I hadn't had an excuse to dust off my1983 Merriam Webster Unabridged in at least 10 years. I've considered getting rid of it several times...I'm glad I didn't!


--Peggie

From late 50's forward [that's as far back as I can recall while still being a kid]: South Shore LI NY...... Salon was the term used. Dad was a stickler on nautical terms. Especially for pleasure boating!

In my early 20's: I designed, hand built, personally owned and nightly ran a real saloon - in Maine. It was named "The Hunter". Took care of lobstermen, loggers, construction workers and many fishermen that often came up from Gloucester Mass. Was a wild and crazy time in my young years.

I know the difference between a saloon and a salon. Pleasure boats do not have saloons. They do have salons!!

 

[Peter B]

If the tank will fit but is too big to slide into place, could you put in 2 smaller tanks and tie them together?

This idea is definitely worthy of examination. That is how I got decent tankage into my boat, when I bought it with only a bladder water tank, that also leaked. (Long story how boat ended up that way).

I replaced it with 2 x 200L plastic tanks arranged opposite each other in the lazaret, and linked by hose, and even able to fashion a clear sight tube to show level by inserting a T-tube join at that junction. Worked for me..!

 

[markpierce]

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I know the difference between a saloon and a salon. Pleasure boats do not have saloons. They do have salons!!

So, you offer hair-dos and nail fixin' in preference of offering food and refreshments? My boat offers a saloon.