I have a 30-2 and both my tanks have leaked.
The v-berth was easy as I simply replaced the gray, "RV-like" elbow with a BARBED 90 degree elbow, reinforced tubing, a SS clamp, and plumber's tape. On the starboard tank, the exit hole for the fitting was leaking due to a hairline crack in the threading; and the crack had progressed several inches down the side and along the bottom of the tank. I investigated a replacement tank, but Kracor no longer makes this tank. Now, call me "Rube Goldberg", but here's what I did. First, I treated the hairline crack with Capn Tolley's, from the outside, as the access plate opening was too small. Then, on the OUTSIDE of the tank [both side and bottom], I applied a two-part glue from Tap Plastics [follow their video instructions at their website]. And finally, I installed a new, barbed fitting with tape. So far, it's holding. Note: Tap Plastics says their product hasn't been tested as safe for use on water tankage used for human consumption. Good Luck, Pete W. Siren Song '91 C&C 30-2 Deltaville, Va. From: *Chris Hobson via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > *Sent: *Monday, August 28, 2017 20:07 > *To: *cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc: *Chris Hobson <ch...@hobsonbuildsco.com> > *Subject: *Stus-List 1980 Water Systems Questions > > > Recently filled up the V birth water tank and discovered a slow leak
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