[C38] Fresh Water Leak

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I have used a Plastimo bladder tank rated at 39 gallons under the aft part of the starboard settee for the last 9 years.  I imagine that it hold about 25 gallons where it is located.  I just took it out and cleaned it. It was a little slimey.  I opened the seam on the outer bag and was able to remove the plastic portion.  I cleaned the interior with bleach water and an under refrigerator brush.  It has never leaked.

I got the idea about the location from another C38 owner who had bladder tanks under both the dinette and the settee.

Phil Gay
C38 049 Que Linda
Everett, WA

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From: "Larry Malmberg" <larrypi at linkline.com> 

> Hi all, we apparently have a small leak somewhere in our fresh water system. 
> We have checked around and cannot find it but, if we leave the water 
> pressure on in about a week the tank goes dry so the water is going 
> somewhere. LOL Any ideas? I have though about food coloring but don't 
> really want to stain up anything if possible, any other ideas? 
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> While on the issue of fresh water, have any of you had experience with 
> bladder tanks? We are preparing for the 09 Trans Pac Race, LA to Honolulu 
> (and back) and fresh water is going to be an issue. I have thoughts of 
> adding a fresh water bladder but am not sure how reliable they are etc. Any 
> advice would be appreciated and any links to purchase one too! Thanks in 
> advance and please everyone, Have a Happy Holiday Season and great New Year! 
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> Best regards, 
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> Larry Malmberg 
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