Fresh Water Bladders

[DonW]

Have a 1984 First 345 Beneteau. It has original water bladders by Nauta. 22 inches wide, 84 inches long, tapered at bow to 11 inches wide. When inflated 16 inches diameter. Both bladders need to be replaced. Told by Beneteau that they no longer make the bladders. Research indicates that no one makes custom bladders any longer. Any suggestions? Thanks.

 

[Mike B]

Just talked to a guy that had to replace a rather large water tank on a trawler. Since he couldn't just lift it out and replace it he removed the old and then installed multiple new tanks plumbed together to create one large water tank. Not sure how much room you have in the 345 but any chance you could do the same?

 

[DonW]

Thanks, Mike. I guess that's what I am going to have to look into doing! Thanks again.