LeonR

Because if a fire starts when we're not at the boat it slows down my house burning to the ground (water).

Hey all, What does anyone know about fire retardant coatings for ply wood walls? I have found a couple of sprays online but it’s not clear if they can be painted over. i’d rather that than paint so I’m not restricted with final coat. Thanks a lot

Hey, thanks for the response. They would have to be small enough to fit between the joins so probs only 6 inche accounting for the frames etc. Almost a metre from the waterline. Thanks Yep, this is all making sense. §i'm going to stick to the original idea - vactan, red oxide etc

Hey all, I've just a spent a week clearing this space in the bow of my dutch barge. There were 2 x m2 water tanks that must have been leaking for years. I was given a plan for prepping the 'walls' (or hull) in this case, which involves removing rust, vactan, prime and then gloss. My question is 2 fold, plus a bonus one - 1. the walls/hull sides are completely corrosion free and they were behind mountains of rockwool and crappy cladding. Do I really need to follow all those steps? If it hasn't corroded in a 120 years? 2. The bilges were another story - 90% of rust removed so far. I heard another boat owner mention using oil to protect them, is that suitable? Or should I follow all those steps above? 3. This is the 3rd time I have asked this question because I struggle to believe the answer is yes... Can I cut small portholes in the walls/hull without compromising the structural integrity? They would have to be small enough to fit in between the joins anyway. Thanks guys

Woh. Where's the boat at this point?? Chuffed aint the word. Excited to learn about boats almost as much as I am excited to not have a mortgage!

Yep!

Our paperwork definitely says that it weighs 26 tons... Sounds like I should query this. So, you don't think there would be any issue with one tank being full and the other empty, for example? Or should they fill evenly and empty evenly? Actually now I have said that out loud that makes sense! Going to research all the bits I don't understand here. Every day is a school day! Yep!

Hey, Very new to all of this and just wondering what my allowance is for how much weight I cn put on one side of the boat before it starts to tilt? I have removed 2 x 1000ltr tanks from the stern. I don't need that much and want to put around 1000ltr total in the bow. I was thinking 2 x 500ltr tanks. I've heard people mention a ballast tanks. Is that soemthing I could need or is 500ltrs not that much for the size of the boat. Thank you in advance, this forum has been very good t me so far. Thanks

Yikes, yes that sounds awful

Great thanks... I was thinking of getting anew waste tank made. The current one is black, would that be iron/steel? Obviously no need for it to be stainless and I imagine plastic might corrode? Brill, gonna check them out now. Thanks

Ah good to know, just did a bit of research and it appears they are safe for drinking from?

Hey. Thanks for the reply - I was thinking about it being safe to drink from - I imagine the plastic ones have some micro particles floating about it? In which case I probably would opt for stainless. We’re good for where it’s going, but yes insulation is a good point. Thanks! Great thanks a lot!

Hey, does anyone have any good links for made to measure water tank fabricators? I heard some people have them under their beds? Any other tips are welcome, not sure where I want to put it. thanks Leon

@truckcab79 thanks a lot! Loads of good tips there. This forum is amazing.

@nicknorman Monstrous! Great tips. Thanks! @harrybsmithThanks, I am literally going to use your list. Lovely stuff!