"water puppy" wrote in message
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Hi, my small coastal cruiser came with a large plastic bladder
that
looks like it might hold 25 gallons. Has anyone used something
like
this? How did you install it? It has eyelets so it gets slung
like a
hammock somewhere? Does it slosh? Should I put in a solid tank?
I'm
going to try living aboard. Thanks as always.

Many of these were installed in charter fleets in the Ionian, and
were still in use after some 20 years of service (any 1979 Cobra
850 owners out there?).

Usually installed in a locker - typically, under a bunk, maybe
under the sails in the forepeak. With only 25 gallons and a snug
fit sloshing is not important. Installation is best with a snug
lid to prevent overfilling. Otherwise, use the eyelets to lash it
down. Make sure there are no chafe points, and make sure the inlet
and outlet pipes lead clear without kinks at all stages of
inflation. And don't fill at a high rate with a high pressure
supply unless your air vent can take it - the fitting flanges may
pop out (don't ask!).

And before you tap it into the fresh water system you'd better
check it wasn't used as a holding tank before . . .

JimB