SONATA's water tanks have been in place since the vessel was first constructed in 1984. Yes, they are stainless steel . . . but that does no mean they will not rust. Pin holes had developed in a couple of tanks so renewal was the new project. On the recommendation of Mike Ewing (SOUTHERN COMFORT) Drake Welding and Fabrication was selected as the business to make the new tanks. Atlantic Yacht gave me an off-the-cuff estimate of their repair costs, take out, build, replace, at the bargain price of $35,000. Decided it could be done for less.
Old tanks were removed and picked up by DRAKE. While the tanks were out the space was cleaned and painted. The wooden frames that supported the three tanks (2@85gal, 1@95gal) were removed and replaced with white oak framing as recommended by Harvey Orr. Tanks were completed and returned to SONATA.
Rehabilitation of the space was completed and the new tanks were placed inside with new framing and plumbing.
Tanks installed, re-plumbed, and ready for service. An outstanding cost savings!!
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