florencethedog Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 (edited) Hi all, i,ve completely striped my old boat out. As you go in through the doors you now step on to a full width steel tank with a large pipe running into it on one side and two smaller ones other side plus a pipe connection point on the upper face of it. Would this be a pump out tank? the holes above on the shell it’s self are just taped over so the pipes aren’t connected too anything and leaking water. cheers Edited March 14, 2018 by florencethedog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, florencethedog said: a large pipe running into it on one side and two smaller ones other side plus a pipe connection point on the upper face of it. Would this be a pump out tank? Sounds like it could be the fuel tank. Big pipe - fuel filler "Small pipes" - outlets/supply to engine and diesel heater Connection point on top - vent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florencethedog Posted March 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 It’s got two big fuel tanks in engine bay that are shot but look original with the brass filler cap? boat was built in 1974 and the tank has a hatch on the top where the step would sit? cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mack Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 Just now, florencethedog said: boat was built in 1974 and the tank has a hatch on the top where the step would sit? cheers Is this a hatch or is it where a dump through toilet would have been fitted, but which has since had a plate bolted over it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 (edited) 16 minutes ago, florencethedog said: Would this be a pump out tank? There's an easy way to find out if its been used Edited March 14, 2018 by rusty69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florencethedog Posted March 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 There is a thick grey/brownish sludge in it but no smell. could it be use as a pump out tank or would it be totally different fittings to the shell cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 Picture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florencethedog Posted March 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 I’m there tomorrow, so will get a few pics were would I get the brass fittings from so I can at least stop the water getting in cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBiscuits Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 1 minute ago, florencethedog said: I’m there tomorrow, so will get a few pics were would I get the brass fittings from so I can at least stop the water getting in cheers If you don't want the leaking poo tank on your refit, just tape the holes up until you can weld a plate in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florencethedog Posted March 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 Hi, got some pictures if this helps thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Brooks Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 It looks suspiciously like a pump out tank to me with the vent and rinse on the opposite side of the boat to the pump out. No idea whet the pipe stub pointing into the boat was for unless it was a macerator type toilet. What does the fitting in the gunwale for the large hose look like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florencethedog Posted March 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 No fittings they just taped up ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Brooks Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 Just realised what those photos were. I think the larger hole could have been for one of the early aluminium pump out deck fittings where the hose just pushed up inside the fitting with O ring(s). The other side look too large for a rinse but who knows what was used there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florencethedog Posted March 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 It is confirmed as a pump out tank and I’ve ordered the brass fittings and pipes to replace what’s in pictures above now my next question if I put a manual pump out toilet in, would it pump too the tank which is 3m away with a 0.5m rise or do I require a electric pump type one thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacka Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 Just a thought, but the tank may have been taken out of service because it leaks. Worth checking before you start filling it up??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florencethedog Posted March 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 Good thinking, I’ll check it before I recommission it lol thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 26 minutes ago, Chewbacka said: Just a thought, but the tank may have been taken out of service because it leaks. Worth checking before you start filling it up??? Looking at the corrosion (1st photo post number 10) on the bottom of the forward edge I'd say it is more than likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onewheeler Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 If (as it appears) the sides of the tank are the hull, I'd be very wary that there might be substantial corrosion from the inside out. I would cut the whole thing out so as to be able to inspect it, and if you want a tank there replace it with polyethylene. (I'm in the middle of cutting out the steel tank on our shared mainland boat: a reciprocating saw does a nice job, aided by a jigsaw depending on access.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Smith Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 Even if it holds water now didn't mean it will next week, month, year. If it was mine i would cut it out and fit a new tank in plastic or stainless, or just a cassette toilet your choice. Neil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacka Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 21 hours ago, Onewheeler said: If (as it appears) the sides of the tank are the hull, I'd be very wary that there might be substantial corrosion from the inside out. I would cut the whole thing out so as to be able to inspect it, and if you want a tank there replace it with polyethylene. (I'm in the middle of cutting out the steel tank on our shared mainland boat: a reciprocating saw does a nice job, aided by a jigsaw depending on access.) Or an angle grinder and a box of 1mm cutting discs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onewheeler Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Chewbacka said: Or an angle grinder and a box of 1mm cutting discs. Wouldn't want to use that in the engine room. Sparks and fine swarf everywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Smith Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 26 minutes ago, Onewheeler said: Wouldn't want to use that in the engine room. Sparks and fine swarf everywhere! But its not in the engine room. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onewheeler Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 49 minutes ago, Neil Smith said: But its not in the engine room. Neil Ours is! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Smith Posted March 17, 2018 Report Share Posted March 17, 2018 21 minutes ago, Onewheeler said: Ours is! sorry missed the bit in brackets that your taking yours out. Neil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Featured Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now