With all due respect, weld the tank.you can add additional plastic layers and add a layer of stainless steel mesh. Like other welding, you'll get the same or better strength as the original, especially if you add the mesh. Just my $.02 worth, but it's based on my experience of 4 months ago.
Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone -------- Original message --------From: Mike Casey via CnC-List <[email protected]> Date: 1/11/18 3:40 PM (GMT-06:00) To: [email protected] Cc: Mike Casey <[email protected]> Subject: Re: Stus-List 1981 C&C 36' - Fresh Water Tank Replacement Re: fixing water tanks: You do not need the TAP stuff, just use West System epoxy. You have to pre-heat with the torch as he says. I used some glass cloth and it has worked fine. You have nothing to lose. Mike CaseyHalifax, Nova ScotiaC&C 30 1980 Virus-free. www.avg.com On Thu, Jan 11, 2018 at 2:18 PM, Bill Coleman via CnC-List <[email protected]> wrote: Just stumbled on this saved video on repairing polyethylene, not sure this was the string talking about it or not . .. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=h-9yhanz5DE Bill Coleman C&C 39 Erie, PA From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Tim Rutherford via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2018 9:04 AM To: [email protected] Cc: Tim Rutherford Subject: Re: Stus-List 1981 C&C 36' - Fresh Water Tank Replacement Hi Steve, I've asked my local boat yard for a quote and will let you know when I hear back from them. The tank on my boat is a Kracor model 1-5087, 19 gallons, as indicated on the label on one of the tanks. Both appear to be identical. The label on the second tank is unreadable. -- Tim Rutherford [email protected] 813 748 4888 cel/text On Tue, Jan 9, 2018 at 11:48 AM, Steve Thomas via CnC-List <[email protected]> wrote: Same problem on my 36. Many leaking cracks. No reason to believe that welding them would not just result in new ones. Probably will try it anyway, but no confidence long term. Low molecular weight polyethylene. Space is narrow, long, and triangular. Not found a bladder tank that would be a good fit. Seems to me that an over large tank folded into the space would be a recipe for failure due to abrasion. Did Kracor give any guidance on their price? Steve Thomas C&C36 Merritt Island, Fl ---- _______________________________________________ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray
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