Oh, that’s a nice idea. Thanks Graham!

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From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf of Graham Stewart <gstewart8 at cogeco.ca>
Sent: Sunday, December 8, 2019 10:21 PM
To: 'The Rhodes 22 Email List'
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Water tank

Alexis:
You might get and install a tank cleanout Kit
(https://www.defender.com/category.jsp?name=tank-fitting-kits&path=-1|51|223
4299&id=2234304 ). That would give you a new 3" hole with removable cap.
Graham

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From: Rhodes22-list [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of
Alexis Seigneurin
Sent: Sunday, December 8, 2019 7:55 PM
To: The Rhodes 22 Email List
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Water tank

Hi there,

Water doesn't flow properly from the faucet in my boat. The pump seems to be
working fine, but I suspect the water intake is clogged somehow.

Well, that's problem 1, and problem 2 is that I now have a tank full of
water that I need to empty before it gets too cold, and I can't seem to find
a way to open the tank to stick a hose in there and use a transfer pump.

Looking at the tank, I am seeing a large fitting (3-4 inches wide) with 6-7
screws. Any idea what this is?

Going back to problem 1, you can see on the picture attached a fitting that
looks like it's made of aluminum (top right of the picture). Is this a tube
that goes to the bottom of the tank? I am unable to unscrew it. Is this
bonded to the tank?

Should I consider replacing the tank altogether? Water was very stinky
before the whole thing clogged up. I am thinking something grew in there...

Thanks,
Alexis
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