Water tank H 22

[Jim K]

I just noticed that my bilge pump comes on when I put water in the water tank for the sink. All along I thought it was the centerboard. The tank had been empty for a few months and no pumping from the bilge.So I guess I can assume its the tank.How do I get to the tank? Any ideasThanks for the help. Jim

 

[Steve Hunter 22]

Water tank access

If you crawl to the back of the starbord birth you can get in the back and get to it. I am not sure if you could get it out though. Might be able to chack it out though.

 

[Chuck]

Don't bother

there's plenty of room in the boat for another tank. I suppose if you want to you can crawl under where the battery is and sawzall the thing. Personally I just use bottled water and a 5 gallon potable water jug. If preasureized water is what your after you can run the pump line into the 5 gallon container. Also under the starbord berth, the forward compartment is a good place for a water bladder.

 

[Jim K]

Thanks guys

I think the water in a jug is the way to go.

 

[Jim A]

Tank Help

Jim, I had the same problem in my '84 H-22. my tank is located under and behind the sink. (behind my battery as well) The lower (outlet) fitting on my boat had been broken off before I bought the boat. (Second Wind) Because the tank is built in (wood and fiberglass), and had no interior access, I bought a waterproof access plate and installed it close to the top of the tank, but low enough to enable me to reach the inside of the offending fitting. I did my repair after having cut the hole but before insalling the access plate. I used marine sealant on the flange and nothing on the threads. It sealed great and I can carry a full tank of water without leaks. While I was in there I cleaned the inside of the tank - an added bonus.Let me know if this helped adamsfamilyjr.1@netzero.netgood luck,Jim A

 

[Jim K]

Thanks, Jim

That sounds like a great idea. I'm going to climb back there and have a look. Make sure that it is the fitting before I perform major surgery on her.Jim