That is, “why” did you choose? Darn autocorrect. Sent from my iPhone
> On Jan 24, 2020, at 5:09 PM, Adrian Humphreys via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > With the dip-tube, there is no potential source of leak or weakness at the > tank bottom. Any leaks around a fitting would be at the tank top and not > under pressure, so you could caulk. We empty either at the marina pump-out or > with the diaphragm pump where allowed, so it makes no difference where the > outlet is when emptying. > > Holding tank contents want to stay inside the tank for sure. > > Adrian Humphreys > Telamon Technologies, Inc. > POB 396, Rockport, ME 04856 > 207-763-4691, mobile: 207-542-2312 > adri...@telamontech.com > > > >> On Jan 24, 2020, at 4:58 PM, Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >> While on this topic, we did you choose the dip-tube over the bottom drain >> outlet? >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Jan 24, 2020, at 4:54 PM, Adrian Humphreys via CnC-List >>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> >>> Ronco-Plastics.com >>> >>> They have ready-made tooling for a lot of different tanks, and will work >>> with you to find one that fits your need. Make a dimensioned drawing for >>> them. The tank is roto-molded when you order, so you can specify the >>> fittings you want. The original tank under the v-berth on our C&C-33 had >>> the outlet at the bottom of the vee where it had cracked and leaked. We >>> specified a "dip-tube" outlet, so all the fittings (inlet, vent, inspection >>> port, and outlet) are on or near the top. The tank we chose is a very close >>> match to the original and fits the space well. They will also create custom >>> tooling, but IIRC, the price estimate started at $2,000+ >>> >>> Cost was a little over $300 for our 18 gallon tank and fittings; UPS >>> shipping from California was almost half that. Rich Gray at Ronco was a >>> great help. >>> >>> We added all new plumbing, larger vent, hand bilge pump to empty it, an >>> external sensor kit from ferriellosales.com/monitoring-systems.html >>> ($150.00), and a lot of labor. The Peggy Hall book was essential to the >>> planning (amazon.com/New-Get-Rid-Boat-Odors/). >>> >>> Adrian Humphreys >>> Epilogue, Rockport ME >>> C&C 33-2 >>> adri...@telamontech.com >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>> On Jan 24, 2020, at 9:30 AM, John McCrea via CnC-List >>>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hello. I am in the process of replacing the holding tank on our 1979 C&C >>>> 36. We bought the boat in 2018 and it had a bladder for a tank under the >>>> v. I want to go back to the original configuration of the 24-gallon >>>> plastic tank. I visited a sister ship last weekend and after taking all >>>> the dimensions, I found the tank on the Kracor website. Kracor no longer >>>> sells to the public. Through some marine industry connections, I did find >>>> out that Tartan does have the toolings for that tank but said that be >>>> prepared to pay a lot for it. As in over $500. Does anyone else know of a >>>> source for either a custom tank or something similar to the original? >>>> Thanks! >>>> >>>> John McCrea >>>> Talisman >>>> Mystic, CT >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> >>>> 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 >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> 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 >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> 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 >> > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 > _______________________________________________ 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
