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''' | '''General'''<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> | ||
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> | Tank access: Behind the starboard side settee back<br> | ||
'''Australian Built Boats'''<br> | |||
'''Upgrades''' | There is a structural design issue with the earlier models. The tank is made from the hull mold forming the base and walls and the floor forming the lid. The tank top is glassed directly to the wingdeck. Tortional forces result in the tank leaking at about the 300-400 liter level. 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> | ||
'''Vietnam built boats'''<br> | |||
GRP tank that has a molded base, which is glassed to the top, tested, and then installed into the boat. There have been minimal failures of this design and all likely due to filling the tank from the deck with the hose blocking the deck hole causing the water to over pressurize the tank.<br> | |||
'''Troubleshooting leaks'''<br> | |||
If a leak is found, the suggested course of action is to cut an access hole into the top of the tank (near the tank access), where it can be sealed after inspection.<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> | ||
'''Documents'''<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> | |||
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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> | |||
Latest revision as of 17:06, 13 September 2026
General
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
Tank access: Behind the starboard side settee back
Australian Built Boats
There is a structural design issue with the earlier models. The tank is made from the hull mold forming the base and walls and the floor forming the lid. The tank top is glassed directly to the wingdeck. Tortional forces result in the tank leaking at about the 300-400 liter level. 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.
Vietnam built boats
GRP tank that has a molded base, which is glassed to the top, tested, and then installed into the boat. There have been minimal failures of this design and all likely due to filling the tank from the deck with the hose blocking the deck hole causing the water to over pressurize the tank.
Troubleshooting leaks
If a leak is found, the suggested course of action is to cut an access hole into the top of the tank (near the tank access), where it can be sealed after inspection.
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
Documents
- Factory repair instructions: File:Repair Water Tank Leak.pdf
- Jolly Dogs repair: File:Jolly Dogs Water Tank Repair.pdf
