IP380 - Replacement water tank

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5 years 2 months ago #7092 by SV Pawna
For those that have replaced the aluminum factory tank, what material did you use, who made the tank, and would you use them again?

Obviously having to do the same.  Thinking about splitting the 170 gallon tank into 2 tanks providing roughly 130 gallons.

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4 years 6 months ago #7211 by MELGYVER
I am a new owner of an IP320 and am having the same issue with the water tank. What did you end up doing? What would you do different?

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4 years 6 months ago #7215 by SV Pawna
Haven't started the water tank project yet. I'm considering making my own tanks using exterior plywood (not pressure treated), isophthalic polyester fiberglass, and one of the FDA approved epoxy coatings.
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4 years 6 months ago #7216 by hayden
Making your own water tank might not be the best idea. You can easily get a high quality one from Dura Weld in Florida. Plus, making your own, might drive your boat for resale.
I would install a dura weld tank.
Hayden

Hayden Cochran
IP35-165 Island Spirit
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Rock Hall, MD
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4 years 6 months ago #7233 by shawnee
Hi sv Pawna,
The guys at DuraWeld made our replacement Waste tank for our IP380. They did a great job at very reasonable price. I'm sure they would make a really good water tank too. I concur with Hayden on making your own tank - unless you used commercial fiberglass sheets or can weld polypropolene (sp?) There is so much carpentry needed to replace any of the tanks, you might use your skills there - if you are really good. And just buy a proper tank.
Good luck with the project.
Drew

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4 years 5 months ago #7238 by SV Pawna
I got a quote for them for 2 - 70 gallon tanks to replace the 1 - 170 gallon tank.  It was very reasonable and the price is less than twice what I'd spend building them myself, so I'll be heading in that direction.  Hopefully shipping won't blow the budget.

Thanks for the input!

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