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Yum! Not crusty at all... ;) (Patreon)

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2018-01-07 18:42:05
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Hi guys! 

This weekend did not go as I had planned! Long story short I'm now in the market for at least one new water tank (probably two + a diesel tank). I'm very much leaning towards plastic (over stainless). Over the coming weeks, I'll scour the interwebs in search of an off-the-shelf plastic tank that fits. If that doesn't work, there is always the option of having one custom made. I have no idea what that cost though! 

The silver lining is I've now been able to take a look at one of the last areas of the hull I had yet to inspect ;) 

I hope you've all had an awesome weekend! :) 

P.s I was planning on doing a live stream from Athena tonight, but I'll have to push that to next weekend. Sorry!

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Sail Life - Crusty old water tank, new hatches installed & condensation issue - DIY sailboat refit

In this video I finally finish installing the new hatches, take a look at a condensation issue and end up tearing the boat apart. I'm now in the market for a new water tank. Preferably one made of plastic ;) *** Links *** Sail Life on Patreon: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnPatreon Sail Life on Facebook: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnFacebook Sail Life on Twitter: http://bit.ly/SailLifeOnTwitter Sail Life Shop US: (Use this if you want items shipped from the US) https://shop.spreadshirt.com/saillife/ Sail Life Shop EU: (Use this if you want items shipped from Europe) https://shop.spreadshirt.dk/saildotlife/ Donations for the sandpaper fund: https://www.paypal.me/saillife

Comments

Rob Scott

Mads, you may want to consider two or three separate water tanks with a common plumbing set and isolation valves. This would give you an opportunity to isolate each tank for cleaning, or in the unfortunate case where the water in one tank became contaminated and undrinkable. On my 42-foot trawler both the two 250-gallon diesel tanks and the two 250-gallon water tanks are installed this way and it does seem to give additional safety/operational options. It might also be of benefit in that it might be easier to find two smaller off the shelf plastic tanks that fit than a single larger tank. Fabulous job on the hatches and deck! I am excited to see what 2018 brings to your great project. Godt Nytår 2018!!

Pilote

Always inspired to think about my own boat projects when viewing your videos. Here are some rambled musings on the condensation topic. There are a few possible lines of attack. Where is the moisture coming from? For example, is some of the condensation coming from water trapped in the bilge that is evaporating into the boat air, then later condensing? Can moisture be removed from the air before it accumulates to the point where it can condense? Measuring humidity and temperature inside and outside the boat could be helpful in sorting this out. Dehumidifiers, both passive and mechanical, are very popular around here. Can the temperature of condensation surfaces be kept high enough so that the moist air doesn’t made contact with a chilly surface? Measuring the temperature of cold surfaces and considering insulation might be an option. If condensation occurs can it be removed by air flow before droplets get large enough to drop? Also probably not a bad idea to consider some form of blower and air flow openings to occasionally air out the nether regions.