Thanks Michael and all. Sometime before launching I'd removed the pull-out platform and observed that the screw-off access plate was caulked / glued shut. I concluded it must have leaked at some time in the past and a previous owner did that.
I'll try the bleach / flush / baking soda / lemon juice / chemical approaches first and, if the problem persists, get into the tank and clean / scrub etc. Thanks, Randy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Brown via CnC-List" <[email protected]> To: "cnc-list" <[email protected]> Cc: "Michael Brown" <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, June 13, 2016 12:42:09 PM Subject: Re: Stus-List Smelly Water Tank The pull out platform the settee cushions sit on can be lifted off. Under that is an access plate that screws off. I usually in the spring use a clean microfiber cloth and wipe down the tank with clean water and a little bit of bleach. There are various chemicals you can add ( Sudbury Aqua Fresh and such ) that work well. I routinely add a small amount of bleach, maybe a tablespoon per 5 gallons, when refilling the tank. Michael Brown Windburn C&C 30-1 Listers- My 30-1 has developed a bad odor in the water tank under the starboard settee (the tank that supplies the galley sink). Any tips on how to get rid of it? I'm tempted to pour some bleach in the tank but wanted to check with you all first to see if there is any risk of damaging the material from which the tank is made (fiberglass, I think - the tank seems to be a molded part of the settee). Note I don't drink that water or even use it for cooking. I mainly use it for cleaning. Thanks in advance. Cheers, Randy Stafford S/V Grenadine C&C 30-1 #7 Ken Caryl, CO _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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