flexible water tanks

[Dawnie]

http://www.marinescene.co.uk/product/455/p...ter-tank-200ltr

 

I am looking at the 200 litre version. Was just wondering if anyone had used them or had experience of them? Thoughts please

[blackrose]

http://www.marinescene.co.uk/product/455/p...ter-tank-200ltr

 

I am looking at the 200 litre version. Was just wondering if anyone had used them or had experience of them? Thoughts please

 

Are you thinking of using one as an integral water tank liner?

[Dawnie]

No, as the water tank. We only have a 50L one and it is not big enough but we could fit the flexi one in a different space

[bottle]

I believe that the 'flexible tanks' will still need a 'tank' around them to provide support.

 

I may be wrong, await being corrected.

[Dawnie]

I believe that the 'flexible tanks' will still need a 'tank' around them to provide support.

 

I may be wrong, await being corrected.

 

They are already a 'tank within a tank' as they have an internal bladder and an outer skin, so why would they need to be in another tank? I don't think they are tank liners

[bottle]

I said I awaited to be corrected.

[Strads]

we had a 200 gallon "bag" fitted when we bought our boat.

 

It worked very well - it had a screw conector to allow the out - flow to be connected to a standard on/off valve.

 

filler was similar 2inch dia allowing the standard deck fillers to connect.

 

It was clean and "collapsed as the water was used up.

 

Only reason we changed it was that we needed to install additional fuel tanks for our stove and the bag wouldnt sit on top of those ok with the fittings.

 

we sold it on for a an evenings beers..!!

 

so properly re-cycled.

[Robbo]

They are already a 'tank within a tank' as they have an internal bladder and an outer skin, so why would they need to be in another tank? I don't think they are tank liners

 

Depending on size and shape you'll need some kind of structure or support to hold the flexible tank.

[Dawnie]

Aah, so bottle's 'tank' would be some kind of support structure to hold it in place rather than a proper tank? My apologies Bottle, I misunderstood

[nipper]

I have a flexible tank on board my sailing boat.

Although a lot smaller than the one your thinking about, it is self supporting and deflates when emptying.

I believe it is a Vetus and made of neoprene.

I think the bigger ones are the same and deflate as water is taken from them.

 

Nipper

[Ray T]

We have 2 on our boat, one in the front locker and the other in one of the cratch lockers.

 

 

 

They are attached to the boat with shackles linked to metal loops welded to the sides of the lockers.

 

We have had them for a year and so far no problems.

 

Ideally we should have had bigger ones installed - go for the largest size you can fit in the boat.

 

You obviously need to make sure there are no sharp objects that the tanks will rest on. Ours are on a bed of polystyrene.

Edited May 8, 2010 by Ray T

[bottle]

Aah, so bottle's 'tank' would be some kind of support structure to hold it in place rather than a proper tank? My apologies Bottle, I misunderstood

 

Hi Dawn(ie)

 

Apology not necessary but thank you.

 

I should have explained better.