Integral Water Tank Part 2

200 hours later, we finished the water tank! Parts 1 (Building an Integral Water Tank) and 2 combined for a rewarding job; now we have double the water capacity (65 gallons), more storage, and an easy to clean cabin sole.

Installing 3 inspection ports

Using an angle grinder to recess the inspection port to stand less proud

Dry fit

Brew coat on the bottom of the sole/tank top

Brew coat (second coat)

Third and last coat

After finishing the brew coat (a food grade epoxy coating), we prepared to epoxy the forward sole section and the main cabin sole/tank top into position. We applied epoxy to the tops of the flange from the old cabin sole, and to the new floors and baffles in the water tank.

Forward sole, to be glued down first

Forward sole section (future storage) with epoxy

Sole/tank top glued in! Filler pieces showing

FIlling/fairing compound

Fairing/sealing tank top in

Aft plumbing for vent and supply

Bilge side plumbing: vent and supply

FInished border paint (interlux epoxy primekote), also cream color interlux perfection with non skid

Yes!

We finished the project by filling and painting the border of our new sole. Our water system works great! Check out our galley post to see our bucket sink, foot pump, and water filter.