July 2021

 July 12

I've been extremely busy at work and home lately and I have not been able to spend a lot of time on the boat.  But progress must continue.

The second blackwater tank under construction.  All baffling welded in.  The inspection port for this one is dead center of the tank. There is a little bit of what I call wonkiness or not everything is perfectly square but it's within tolerance to fit (hopefully).

July 18,

Finished the fitting the top on the second blackwater tank and switch back to finishing the freshwater tanks.  Technically, they should be easier because they are square but they have their own particular challenges.  Because they are rectangular and shallow, I need additional reinforcement in the interior.  I've chosen the following configuration.

Fitting the internal baffles and stiffeners into the freshwater tank. 

All flow throughs and access ports cut out.  The plan is to be able to access all parts of the tank from a 6 inch inspection port.  

And with the top fitted.

August 1,

It has taken a long time to get to this point with these tanks.  They are a lot of work and I know I mentioned that before.  I finally have all the interior baffles welded in and the tops fitted to all the tanks.  I now have to get the interior plumbing installed, all the fittings welded on and finish up the inspection ports.  Most of this is already well planned out but it is difficult finding HDPE pipe and fittings the size I need.  Basically, I am going to have to order them and the shipping (have you priced shipping lately) is more than the cost of the parts.  I really hate that. 

Both freshwater tanks with tops fitted.