"Dave" wrote

As to the on-deck filler, I'm not sure it's worth the effort. My old
boat
had a fill system like yours, and it just wasn't that much of a
problem.
It's not as if you have to fill the FW tank every week. My present
boat has
an on-deck fill, and while it's nice I don't think I'd go cutting
holes in
the deck to install such a system if I didn't have it. I'd suggest
the
effort is probably better spent putting a second vent on the holding
tank.
Since you're replacing it there will never be a better opportunity.

My deck fill is inside the anchor locker. I find it easier to run the
water hose through the forward hatch and directly into the tank.

Scotty

Scott Vernon wrote in message
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My deck fill is inside the anchor locker. I find it easier to run the
water hose through the forward hatch and directly into the tank.

So you never know whether your drinking water is pure or stuff from the
anchor chain has leaked in?. If your anchor chain comes up from salt water
you can taste it but if you are on fresh water you may be drinking all sorts
of bugs without knowing it.

"Edgar" wrote....

My deck fill is inside the anchor locker. I find it easier to run
the
water hose through the forward hatch and directly into the tank.

So you never know whether your drinking water is pure

I drink bottled water onboard. But I do cook with tank water.

or stuff from the
anchor chain has leaked in?.

That is why I DON'T fill from the anchor locker. That cap is sealed.


If your anchor chain comes up from salt water
you can taste it but if you are on fresh water you may be drinking
all sorts
of bugs without knowing it.

Both salt & fresh water.


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Scott Vernon
Plowville Pa _/)__/)_/)_