Gray water tanks

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Brian Mellon
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Gray water tanks

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Do all the boats have them. My thinking on them was to not have a through hull under water?
Tom Elsen
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All the boats have them. You don't need a thru-hull though.
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Sebastian
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Post by Sebastian »

How about a thru hull above the WL? I would like to get rid of the tank because of storage room and hassle. The sink would still drain with the boat at or near level. Anyone done this??
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Sebastian

In many places draining grey water is not legal. In addition, you can/will create enough pressure on starboard tack to push sea water back through your sink. In addition the class rules require, A1.D.3. There shall be no disassembly of any of the interior components.

IMHO putting holes in your boat should be avoided whenever possible.
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Tom
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