Sailing Dave wrote:
My first project, apart from re-doing all the upholstry, is going to be
re-working the head and fresh water storage tank.

???

Upholstry should be a pretty low priority IMHO. Get the working parts of
the boat working properly first.


..... My current tank leaks
badly and the hoses need to be replaced from the trank to the head and to
the sink in the galley. Does anyone have any advice regarding these
matters.

Yes. Get a copy of Nigel Calder's book 'Boatowner's Mechanical &
Electrical Guide'... maybe at the library or 2nd hand bookstore.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...441233-1939113

It's an excellent reference with detailed specs, diagrams, and how-to
instructions. It has a lot of stuff you won't need to worry about, like
refrigeration, but it covers wiring & plumbing quite well.


Another book to get is Peggie Hall's which is specifically on sanitation
plumbing.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=books

It may seem strange to spend money on books first, rather than parts &
tools, but knowledge is the most important tool, after all. Especially
if you're on a tight budget, it's important to not waste money on mistakes.



... Also, the fill cap fro the fresh water is inside the boat (more or
less you dirctly fill the tank under the dinette seat. I would like to
re-direct this so that the fill is outside.

A mistake IMHO. Putting the fill outside is just a potential leak and a
potential source of contamination.

.... I also have to replace the head
itself. i believe that it's origin al and needs upgraded badly.


How do you use the boat? If you're daysailing & weekending, like 99.9%
of boaters, then a porta-potty is the best solution. Much less
expensive, less trouble, less chance of mistakes, and it leaves more
room in the boat for stowage of other things.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King