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Tiny waste tank issue solved. 38 Gallon Waste Tank Install.

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Valor:
The orig 1/2 inch tank vent on my 78 exited on the starboard side of the boat a few inches below the rail and is accessible in the head after you swing out the sink. I kept everything the same but installed a new vent fitting and hose. The new vent fitting is from Vetus and requires a much bigger hole. I just aligned the new hole so it swallowed up the old hole and that was it.

When I removed my old vent line, I was surprised to see how much "stuff" made it's way into the vent line and solidified. If there was a 1/16th of an inch opening for the gasses to escape I wouldn't of been surprised.

Mike

DavidG:
Michael, I am in the process of purchasing a 1980 P323 (new to forum) and with my initial inspection of my boat, I identified a broken bow tank/fitting.  So, your information with mfg. of a new tank got my attention, especially after reading about these tanks being non-repairable!  Although after reviewing your pictures, if I remember correctly the tank that I was looking at appeared to be a small tank at the bow (your picture looks like two tanks in tandem?) and not two tanks in tandem.  The bow tank has a hose connection at the bottom vee portion that was broken away/off, literally a small triangular portion of the tank's bulkhead (vertical plane) and encompassing the fitting.  I initially thought this would be an easy epoxy job to glue flat stock over the missing bulkhead and drill the new hole for the hose fitting (PS - thanks also for the Vetus reference for the inspection hole/clamp/cap, which also enlightened me to another problem/solution)?   The tank looks yellowish and appears brittle (since the triangular section "sheard" leaving a clean sharp edged triangular hole), but I am not familiar with the material?  I did not take a picture but have plenty of time to dig into it in more detail when I get the boat home.  Your references are very useful to mfg a new tank, which I appreciate you sharing this information.  If there are any additional insights you can share, it would certainly be appreciated!?  I will definitely be designing in protection around this fitting/hose connection point with my repair/design!  Thanks

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