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I have scoured the forum the best I can, and found a few answers that have informed me, but think I need to ask a fresh question... I have just removed an old plastic pump-out tank - disgusting work but all OK. However, after shifting this tank I discovered that the boat has an older metal waste tank under the floor; possibly built into the hull but I am not 100% sure. The older tank wasn't sealed, with just a piece of wood over the old 'drop-through' hole. I was surprised to find it nearly full to the top with (orange) water. I thought this was old sewage, but having stirred a stick around it doesn't bring up any sludge so am wondering if a previous owner had flushed it out and just left it full of water, which has since mixed with rust. My question is: I want to pump out this old water, but am unsure whether to A) try to dry it out and leave it empty or keep it filled with water which I have read in some places will stop the bottom rusting. My gut goes with option A, but I wondered if it would still rust? Any suggestions on what to do to deal with this old tank (without removing it) and sealing it back up would be much appreciated! (If it helps, the boat is an ex-hire Canaltime / South West Durham build from 2000.) Thanks in advance!
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