More filth
Let's hear it for the Concrete Sequentials! Since I'm not much of an Abstract Random and would much rather see and touch, I decided that the only way to figure out this holding tank issue was to make a mock-up of the Ronco Plastics tank #B486. I also decided that if I was going to spend the time making the thing that I would make it well, so I bought some foam board and fresh exacto blades and began.
Well, here it is, Ronco Plastics tank #B486:
(note: the tank is sitting on its aft end with the bottom facing the lower-right corner of the frame)
I have yet to take the mock-up to the boat to see how it fits (Jake is napping), but a side-by-side comparison with the original tank bodes well.
I'll run over to the boat when Jake wakes up and give her a trial fit.
*I guess I should have mentioned earlier that the differences between the original tank and B486 are nominal. The only major difference, and a possible deal breaker, is the height of the Ronco tank. At 17 5/8", it is a little over an inch higher than the stock tank. That may not pose a problem, but the space under the v-berth bunk boards is rather tight. Furthermore, I discovered upon removal of the old tank that it's a tight squeeze between the forward cabin and the saloon.
Well, here it is, Ronco Plastics tank #B486:
(note: the tank is sitting on its aft end with the bottom facing the lower-right corner of the frame)
I have yet to take the mock-up to the boat to see how it fits (Jake is napping), but a side-by-side comparison with the original tank bodes well.
I'll run over to the boat when Jake wakes up and give her a trial fit.
*I guess I should have mentioned earlier that the differences between the original tank and B486 are nominal. The only major difference, and a possible deal breaker, is the height of the Ronco tank. At 17 5/8", it is a little over an inch higher than the stock tank. That may not pose a problem, but the space under the v-berth bunk boards is rather tight. Furthermore, I discovered upon removal of the old tank that it's a tight squeeze between the forward cabin and the saloon.
posted by Ariel | CD 36 at 3/22/2006 03:21:00 PM
1 Comments:
David,
I'm really enjoying reading the trials and tribulations of your CD36 holding tank work. I don't feel quite so alone. I think it's inspired to use foam board for the mockup, as I've been using cardboard and it's very difficult. And as I'm on my third location revision for the holding tank with the potential of only 1/2 the capacity you are getting, I'm relieved to read that I'm not alone with these changes of direction.
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