Water Tank Repalcement

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Big Fish

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Jun 28, 2009
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Hunter 27 Penobscot
The metal fresh water tank in my 1978 Hunter 27 which is located in the front berth has one or more cracks. The boat yard here suggests placing a bladder inside the tank rather than going the more expensive route of removing the tank and installing a new one. What our your thoughts on installing a rubber bladder inside of the existing tank, or what is my best options? If I go the bladder route how expensive would it be?
Regards
Big Fish
 
Bill Roosa

Bill Roosa

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Jun 6, 2006
6,990
currently boatless wishing Harrington Harbor North, MD
I would be concerned that the cracks in the metal would harm the rubber bladder over time. Kinda depends on the cracks though. Bladders are certainly a way to go.
If you have access to the whole tank then I'd recommend:
drilling a small hole at each end of the crack to stop it from getting larger and then soldering it to seal the tank.

Have a bucket of water on hand prior to starting to put out any booboos with the propane torch.
 
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JohntheJayhawk

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Nov 27, 2013
10
Hunter 28.5 Lake Perry
In this connection can anyone suggest where to purchase a bladder for a water tank? I have a similar issue on my 87 28.5
 
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