A little modification

[crazycarl]

with the florida get together approaching fast, i'm spending every minute working inside the boat. (ok, not EVERY minute, i'm on here)

i carved out some of the foam from under the cockpit and installed a 10 gallon water tank.  the tank is roto-molded and the walls are approximately 3/16" thick.

the tank was slipped in and then expandable foam was injected from the center out.  there isn't any give on the cockpit sole.



next i ran a tube to the sink using an old shroud i use to "fish" wire through the mast.



i'll use pvc for now and run it to the cockpit locker for the fill pipe.



the thru-hull is 2" above the water line so i needed to build a riser for the sink to drain properly.
note the access hole for the ball valve.  this will have a teak door added.



the sides are teak veneer with common counter top formica.

the top trim was installed using brads and a bead of life caulk to prevent spills from leaching into the plywood substructure.



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[NateD]

Wonderful! I've been thinking about the exact same modification to a 16, neat to see it actually implemented. That area under the cockpit sole is just wasted, I've been thinking about a water tank like you, or some storage area to hold gallon jugs (with supports going up to support the sole).

[kickingbug1]

you did a nice job buddy, is a shower next on the list?

[Jon898]

Nice workmanship.

You'll need to monitor that clear tube for algae growth, although you'll probably taste it before you see it (unless the plasticizers leaching out overwhelme the taste).

[crazycarl]

You'll need to monitor that clear tube for algae growth, although you'll probably taste it before you see it (unless the plasticizers leaching out overwhelme the taste).
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that is the reason i chose a clear tube instead of something heavier.  it lets me keep an eye on it.

every so often, i'll run a bleach solution through the tank and hoses to keep them clean.

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