Our 1970 Connie project has the original metal fresh water tank. Should we consider replacing this with a modern tank for better water quality? Now is the time to address this...
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- Jim Godlewski
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fresh water tank
1956 17 Sportsman CC-17-2310
1930 Model 100 7152
1930 Model 100 7152
Re: fresh water tank
Yes. Cannot think of water to be "fresh" in a 45 year old metal tank , not if You intend to use it for drinking water. I'll go for a new plastic tank with a man hole for inspection and cleaning.
Cavalier 36' Seastrake 1967 "CillaGreta III"
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Re: fresh water tank
Not sure what metal was used in 1970, but I know the fresh water tank in my 1966 Lyman was galvanized with zinc as a component of the galvanizing. It also has very nice welds and some solder at seams and quite possibly some lead is in those. I still use this tank, but only for hand washing in the galley sink, I do not use it for drinking or ice and there's no shower on board.
If you are using it for other than hand washing, I think you should update it with a modern alternative. Pleasure boating should not be hazardous to your health.
If you are using it for other than hand washing, I think you should update it with a modern alternative. Pleasure boating should not be hazardous to your health.
1966 Lyman Cruisette 25 foot "Serenity Now!"
1953 Chris Craft Sportsman 22 foot "Summerwind"
1953 Chris Craft Sportsman 22 foot "Summerwind"
Re: fresh water tank
BTW, I enjoyed your restoration pics of the Sportsman. My first restoration project was the same boat, a 1955 CC-17-2061. Brought back a lot of memories seeing the same steps I took.
1966 Lyman Cruisette 25 foot "Serenity Now!"
1953 Chris Craft Sportsman 22 foot "Summerwind"
1953 Chris Craft Sportsman 22 foot "Summerwind"
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Re: fresh water tank
Thank you for looking at the photos. My brother John and I worked on Tight Lines for 11 years. She turned out great!.Bilge Rat wrote:BTW, I enjoyed your restoration pics of the Sportsman. My first restoration project was the same boat, a 1955 CC-17-2061. Brought back a lot of memories seeing the same steps I took.
1956 17 Sportsman CC-17-2310
1930 Model 100 7152
1930 Model 100 7152
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