18.5 water tank/bladder

[CLSailor]

I am restoring a Hunter 185. and am trying to find the OEM water tank/bladder used to supply the galley hand pump.

There is a hose that runs from the pump to a space in front of the mast where this tank connected to this hose via a standard garden hose connection. This space is apx. 2' x 1 1/2' by 1' deep in the center, since as the bottom follows the hull with less depth on either side.

My guess is that this, probably, flexible tank held between 2 to 5 gallons at most.

Can some 18.5 owner please give me the manufacturer's name, part number, or description, etc. of their tank so I may get one?

Thanks much for your help!

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

Thanks for posting the photos. I believe it was a plastic collapsible 5 gallon (not sure on that) tank that you can purchase at camping stores. I would first ask if the forum store site above has one to offer. If not, check the camping stores.

 

[CLSailor]

Thanks Dave. I did find some on web sites but, if I knew of the OEM tank the search would be easier. Hopefully another forum member will give me that info.

 

[Phil Herring]

This is the one Hunter used on the 26... not sure if it's the same tank but it fits the description. With all the changes in materials over the past 25 years, there's no telling if the original tank is still in production.

http://shop.hunterowners.com/hp/part.php?m=26&c=10&p=52528

 

[CLSailor]

Thanks Phil, That one is close but no garden hose fill. I have seen some I may use, but an original part would be best to find if it is still made. Hunter's designers used stock off the shelf items for this tank so its probably still available - and used for other than a small boat.

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

Phil gave you the right one as it was used on the 26 aswell as the 18.5

 

[CLSailor]

Dave, Thanks for your info. But do you know the manufacturer and/or the part number (800334?) Also, if this unit has a male garden hose connector, or does this "kit' come with an adapter to fit to the pump hose? Just want little more info before purchasing one.

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

It has been a long time but parts should be available at a good hardware store.