Barking Sands
Guru
- Joined
- Dec 24, 2019
- Messages
- 975
- Location
- New Port Richey, Fl
- Vessel Name
- M/V Intrigue
- Vessel Make
- 1985 Tung Hwa Senator
I never noticed any leaks from the holding tank. Never any smell. I am thinking this area was blocked partially by dried "stuff". I looked at this holding tank several times after using it and just never saw anything leak. Very odd. But I always knew I would need to tackle this sooner than later. So I pulled the tank and ordered new hose. After cleaning the tank I noticed this extensive corrosion on the bottom layer. It appears to be 316 stainless. I have filled in these areas as well as half a dozen other sites on the bottom layer that are not as bad. I am using ER316L stainless wire through the Miller Mig with 75/25. I am not the best welder in the world and so far it aint pretty. But after one round of filling I am down to about 5 leaks that are now pin hole sized (checked with air pressure and Snoop). A bit more grinding and filling and it should be leak free.
If this doesnt work out I have a plastic tank picked out. However I would rather get this tank back in shape since it is a custom fit to a very small space.
Oh the joys of boat repair. You havent lived until you weld on a used poop tank :lol:
If this doesnt work out I have a plastic tank picked out. However I would rather get this tank back in shape since it is a custom fit to a very small space.
Oh the joys of boat repair. You havent lived until you weld on a used poop tank :lol: