Water Tank - Revision history

SwWikiAdminUser at 20:07, 9 May 2026

2026-05-09T20:07:08Z

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	'''Design Issue''' <br>		'''Design Issue''' <br>
	There is a structural design issue with the earlier models. The tank is actually made from the hull mold forming the base and walls and the floor forming the lid. Tortional forces result in the tank leaking at about the 300-400 liter level. Later models have a separate tank placed in the position with its own roof.~~<br>~~		There is a structural design issue with the earlier models. The tank is actually made from the hull mold forming the base and walls and the floor forming the lid. Tortional forces result in the tank leaking at about the 300-400 liter level. Later models have a separate tank placed in the position with its own roof. If the water tank is overfilled or when sailing in rough conditions it is possible for the water tank to crack and leak water. The repair is major, requiring cutting out the floor and repairing the damage. <br>
	If the water tank is overfilled or when sailing in rough conditions it is possible for the water tank to crack and leak water. The repair is major, requiring cutting out the floor and repairing the damage. <br>

	'''Leaking water tank repair'''<br>		'''Leaking water tank repair'''<br>

SwWikiAdminUser at 20:06, 9 May 2026

2026-05-09T20:06:34Z

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	'''Upgrades''' <br>		'''Upgrades''' <br>
	Some cruisers have installed a shutoff valve on the vent line to prevent salt water from entering the fresh water tank during rough seas <br>		Some cruisers have installed a shutoff valve on the vent line to prevent salt water from entering the fresh water tank during rough seas <br>

	~~'''History'''<br>~~
	From Mark Hardesty, "Seawind has tried several solutions to the water tank over the years. Some problems have resulted from knot heads over pressurizing the water tank by filling more rapidly than the air vents can handle, basically blowing the tanks up. Some problems have occurred by (in theory) having the tanks quite full and pounding into seas, either oil canning the tank or perhaps by inadequate baffling. In any case, Seawind for a while offered a roto-molded tank insert, but abandoned that approach around 18 months ago for a multi-part composite tank assembly that fits in the cavity formed by the lower hull mold section and the above structure."<br>

	'''Design Issue''' <br>		'''Design Issue''' <br>
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	'''Leaking water tank repair'''<br>		'''Leaking water tank repair'''<br>
	~~Repair to leaking keels~~: [[File:Repair Water Tank Leak.pdf\|thumb\|Link]] <br>		Factory repair instructions: [[File:Repair Water Tank Leak.pdf\|thumb\|Link]] <br>

			Jolly Dogs repair: [[File:Jolly Dogs Water Tank Repair.pdf\|thumb\|Link]] <br>

SwWikiAdminUser at 19:34, 9 May 2026

2026-05-09T19:34:31Z

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	'''Upgrades''' <br>		'''Upgrades''' <br>
	Some cruisers have installed a shutoff valve on the vent line to prevent salt water from entering the fresh water tank during rough seas <br>		Some cruisers have installed a shutoff valve on the vent line to prevent salt water from entering the fresh water tank during rough seas <br>

			'''History'''<br>
			From Mark Hardesty, "Seawind has tried several solutions to the water tank over the years. Some problems have resulted from knot heads over pressurizing the water tank by filling more rapidly than the air vents can handle, basically blowing the tanks up. Some problems have occurred by (in theory) having the tanks quite full and pounding into seas, either oil canning the tank or perhaps by inadequate baffling. In any case, Seawind for a while offered a roto-molded tank insert, but abandoned that approach around 18 months ago for a multi-part composite tank assembly that fits in the cavity formed by the lower hull mold section and the above structure."<br>

	'''Design Issue''' <br>		'''Design Issue''' <br>

SwWikiAdminUser at 19:30, 9 May 2026

2026-05-09T19:30:44Z

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	Fill: Base of the mast <br>		Fill: Base of the mast <br>
	Vent: Inside of mast locker <br>		Vent: Inside of mast locker <br>
	Tank access: Behind the starboard side settee back <br>~~<br>~~		Tank access: Behind the starboard side settee back <br>

	'''Upgrades''' <br>		'''Upgrades''' <br>
	Some cruisers have installed a shutoff valve on the vent line to prevent salt water from entering the fresh water tank during rough seas <br>~~<br>~~		Some cruisers have installed a shutoff valve on the vent line to prevent salt water from entering the fresh water tank during rough seas <br>
	'''~~Potential issue~~''' <br>
	If the water tank is overfilled or when sailing in rough conditions it is possible for the water tank to crack and leak water. The repair is major, requiring cutting out the floor and repairing the damage. ~~Later boats have an improved design. <br>~~<br>		'''Design Issue''' <br>
			There is a structural design issue with the earlier models. The tank is actually made from the hull mold forming the base and walls and the floor forming the lid. Tortional forces result in the tank leaking at about the 300-400 liter level. Later models have a separate tank placed in the position with its own roof.<br>
			If the water tank is overfilled or when sailing in rough conditions it is possible for the water tank to crack and leak water. The repair is major, requiring cutting out the floor and repairing the damage. <br>

	'''Leaking water tank repair'''<br>		'''Leaking water tank repair'''<br>
	Repair to leaking keels: [[File:Repair Water Tank Leak.pdf\|thumb\|Link]] <br>		Repair to leaking keels: [[File:Repair Water Tank Leak.pdf\|thumb\|Link]] <br>

SwWikiAdminUser at 18:58, 9 May 2026

2026-05-09T18:58:02Z

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	'''Leaking water tank repair'''<br>		'''Leaking water tank repair'''<br>
	Repair to leaking keels: [[File:Repair Water Tank Leak.~~pdfthumb~~\|Link]] <br>		Repair to leaking keels: [[File:Repair Water Tank Leak.pdf\|thumb\|Link]] <br>

SwWikiAdminUser at 18:57, 9 May 2026

2026-05-09T18:57:14Z

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			'''Details'''<br>
	Capacity: 600 liters <br>		Capacity: 600 liters <br>
	Location: The water tank is integrated into the hull beneath the saloon table <br>		Location: The water tank is integrated into the hull beneath the saloon table <br>
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	Vent: Inside of mast locker <br>		Vent: Inside of mast locker <br>
	Tank access: Behind the starboard side settee back <br><br>		Tank access: Behind the starboard side settee back <br><br>
	''Upgrades:'' <br>		'''Upgrades''' <br>
	Some cruisers have installed a shutoff valve on the vent line to prevent salt water from entering the fresh water tank during rough seas <br><br>		Some cruisers have installed a shutoff valve on the vent line to prevent salt water from entering the fresh water tank during rough seas <br><br>
	''Potential issue:'' <br>		'''Potential issue''' <br>
	If the water tank is overfilled or when sailing in rough conditions it is possible for the water tank to crack and leak water. The repair is major, requiring cutting out the floor and repairing the damage. Later boats have an improved design. <br>		If the water tank is overfilled or when sailing in rough conditions it is possible for the water tank to crack and leak water. The repair is major, requiring cutting out the floor and repairing the damage. Later boats have an improved design. <br><br>

			'''Leaking water tank repair'''<br>
			Repair to leaking keels: [[File:Repair Water Tank Leak.pdfthumb\|Link]] <br>

SwWikiAdminUser at 17:21, 2 May 2026

2026-05-02T17:21:35Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:21, 2 May 2026
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	Fill: Base of the mast <br>		Fill: Base of the mast <br>
	Vent: Inside of mast locker <br>		Vent: Inside of mast locker <br>
	~~Access to tank and tank gauge~~: Behind the starboard side settee back <br><br>		Tank access: Behind the starboard side settee back <br><br>
	''Upgrades:'' <br>		''Upgrades:'' <br>
	Some cruisers have installed a shutoff valve on the vent line to prevent salt water from entering the fresh water tank during rough seas <br><br>		Some cruisers have installed a shutoff valve on the vent line to prevent salt water from entering the fresh water tank during rough seas <br><br>
	''Potential issue:'' <br>		''Potential issue:'' <br>
	If the water tank is overfilled or when sailing in rough conditions it is possible for the water tank to crack and leak water. The repair is major, requiring cutting out the floor and repairing the damage. Later boats have an improved design. <br>		If the water tank is overfilled or when sailing in rough conditions it is possible for the water tank to crack and leak water. The repair is major, requiring cutting out the floor and repairing the damage. Later boats have an improved design. <br>

SwWikiAdminUser at 17:08, 2 May 2026

2026-05-02T17:08:38Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:08, 2 May 2026
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	Fill: Base of the mast <br>		Fill: Base of the mast <br>
	Vent: Inside of mast locker <br>		Vent: Inside of mast locker <br>
	Access to tank and tank gauge: Behind the starboard side settee back <br>		Access to tank and tank gauge: Behind the starboard side settee back <br><br>
	''Upgrades:'' <br>		''Upgrades:'' <br>
	Some cruisers have installed a shutoff valve on the vent line to prevent salt water from entering the fresh water tank during rough seas <br>		Some cruisers have installed a shutoff valve on the vent line to prevent salt water from entering the fresh water tank during rough seas <br><br>
	''Potential issue:'' <br>		''Potential issue:'' <br>
	If the water tank is overfilled or when sailing in rough conditions it is possible for the water tank to crack and leak water. The repair is major, requiring cutting out the floor and repairing the damage. Later boats have an improved design. <br>		If the water tank is overfilled or when sailing in rough conditions it is possible for the water tank to crack and leak water. The repair is major, requiring cutting out the floor and repairing the damage. Later boats have an improved design. <br>

SwWikiAdminUser at 17:07, 2 May 2026

2026-05-02T17:07:08Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 11:07, 2 May 2026
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	Vent: Inside of mast locker <br>		Vent: Inside of mast locker <br>
	Access to tank and tank gauge: Behind the starboard side settee back <br>		Access to tank and tank gauge: Behind the starboard side settee back <br>
	~~<br>~~
	''Upgrades:'' <br>		''Upgrades:'' <br>
	Some cruisers have installed a shutoff valve on the vent line to prevent salt water from entering the fresh water tank during rough seas <br>		Some cruisers have installed a shutoff valve on the vent line to prevent salt water from entering the fresh water tank during rough seas <br>
	~~<br>~~
	''Potential issue:'' <br>		''Potential issue:'' <br>
	If the water tank is overfilled or when sailing in rough conditions it is possible for the water tank to crack and leak water. The repair is major, requiring cutting out the floor and repairing the damage. Later boats have an improved design. <br>		If the water tank is overfilled or when sailing in rough conditions it is possible for the water tank to crack and leak water. The repair is major, requiring cutting out the floor and repairing the damage. Later boats have an improved design. <br>

SwWikiAdminUser: Created page with "Capacity: 600 liters
Location: The water tank is integrated into the hull beneath the saloon table
Fill: Base of the mast
Vent: Inside of mast locker
Access to tank and tank gauge: Behind the starboard side settee back

''Upgrades:''
Some cruisers have installed a shutoff valve on the vent line to prevent salt water from entering the fresh water tank during rough seas

''Potential issue:''
If the water tank is overfille..."

2026-05-02T17:06:51Z

Created page with "Capacity: 600 liters Location: The water tank is integrated into the hull beneath the saloon table Fill: Base of the mast Vent: Inside of mast locker Access to tank and tank gauge: Behind the starboard side settee back ''Upgrades:'' Some cruisers have installed a shutoff valve on the vent line to prevent salt water from entering the fresh water tank during rough seas ''Potential issue:'' If the water tank is overfille..."

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Capacity: 600 liters 
Location: The water tank is integrated into the hull beneath the saloon table 
Fill: Base of the mast 
Vent: Inside of mast locker 
Access to tank and tank gauge: Behind the starboard side settee back 
 
''Upgrades:'' 
Some cruisers have installed a shutoff valve on the vent line to prevent salt water from entering the fresh water tank during rough seas 
 
''Potential issue:'' 
If the water tank is overfilled or when sailing in rough conditions it is possible for the water tank to crack and leak water. The repair is major, requiring cutting out the floor and repairing the damage. Later boats have an improved design.