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SNUPI a very modified WEEEKENDER
12-30-2002, 10:27 AM
Here's a pic of SNUPI's one of the two 8.5 Imp. gal., (85 lb. each), water ballast tanks.
The clear poly plumbing is not visible. The "deck fill" line runs thru the f-ward bulkhead
/ the "scoop fill" and drain lines run thru the companionway bulkhead on their way to the
transom valving which controls "filling" to both or either tank.

The tanks & baffles are fibreglass lined and have several coats of epoxy, then 2 coats
of Marine enamel. The tops are sealed with 3M 4200 and screwed down.

http://www.msnusers.com/weekendersnupi/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=61

...... Graeme

TomRobb
12-31-2002, 05:19 PM
Ok, I'll bite.
Why do you need water ballast tanks?
Among the Weekender's manifold virtues and minute foibles, none seem to be claiming she's particularly twitchy :rolleyes: