Basildefarmer

It was built by rugby boat builders, other than them being no longer in business I have no other info.

There's no matching tank on the other side, though that's the side all the hereby stuff was located, pump out, shower and fire.

Finally exposed whole tank. It's actually 10ft long. There are no other internal connections other than the pipe and valve down in the picture. However outside on the gunnel approx 1 ft along the tank away from pipework is what appears to be a water filler cap. Tanks seems to be empty. So maybe it is a trim tank.

Hi. It is on the opposite side of the boat from where the pump out tank was originally installed. And the boat did list to port quite a bit when we got it, and less so even after I removed the po tank. I shall post more when I exposed the whole tank. Does anyone know if water filled trim thanks are common on narrow boats? RussellBa

Hi. The pipework is above the waterline and does not seem to have a way of taking water in from the canal. I like the idea of a holding water tank but that would require toilet waste to be pumped up into it but there doesn't seem to be any way of getting it into the tank and I would of thought that it could possibly make the boat unstable. Yes lots of badly fitting polystyrene pulled out. The idea of a ballast trim tank sounds good but would that be better at a lower level so as not to impact an centre of gravity. Thanks for that idea.

Hi that I can't comment on I would say it's part of the original boat construction Inc the late 70s or early 80s and there are no filters attached to it.

No, stove never fitted there. It's adjacent to the bed which is in other position since built. Thanks for the suggestion. Hi, yes the pipe goes from the tank to outside through a now seized gate valve.

Hi. Yes it is I'll have a look on the outside when I go up later today.

Hi. I'm in the process of ripping out my boats galley for a refit and came across this tank built in under the gunnel. Has anyone any idea what it would have been used for. It's approx 8 ft long and 10 inches high. Regards basildefarmer

Hi Thanks guys nice to know a little more about my engine, and yes bizzard it is a Hurth gearbox. Regards to all

Hi Essentially I wanted to understand the lettering and numbering. Which I think you've answered for me. Any idea what the 0-29 on the No refers to my any chance. Thanks

Hi I wonder if the more learned amongst you could help me with identifying my engine other the it's an ST3. The info panel on the engine states: No 3400235ST30-29 Unit 5188ST3MG85 Thanks

Hello bizzard, thanks for that it does make a difference. Regards basildefarmer

Dreaded spell checker, should say, bung resting not buying tested

Hi My first post. When checking the oil level in up Lister ST3 should the dip stick be pushed fully home or with the handle buying testing on dip stick tube. Thanks