If you could find a secure cap for the 2½ gallon water jug commonly sold in
grocery stores, and rig a strap to keep it from sliding around, this system
would work for a day sail pretty well. Of course, you've got to rig
something to get the wastewater from the sink overboard. I used a ¾ inch
right angle fitting commonly used to provide water to a baitwell as a
throughhull, and it hasn't caused any problem. I positioned the fitting
about 6 inches above the waterline. I didn't install a shut-off because the
right angle fitting is close to the hull and there is only about 18 inches
of hose from the sink drain to the fitting. I just drilled the hole, and
used caulk before I tightened it.
I have secured, but not yet installed, a ten gallon tank from an RV supply
house for a long term solution to the weekend water supply problem. Can't
make up my mind whether to mount it under the V berth or under the space
where the cockpit intrudes into the cabin,
Hope this helps,
Mac Davis, Kelpie, WWP19#804, Aripeka, Fl
-----Original Message-----
From: Jerry Schmidt <atjerrys@hcnews.com>
To: Potter List <wwpotter@tscnet.com>
Date: Saturday, April 24, 1999 2:37 PM
Subject: Water Tank
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>Thanks to Paul Paris for observations on easing the dagger board chore
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>Does anyone have a suggestion for hooking up a plastic fresh water tank
>to the pump faucet in a P19? It's probably simpler to carry a couple of
>jugs of water, but I'd like to connect the faucet if it isn't too
>complicated and/or expensive.
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>Thanks.
>Jerry Schmidt
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