Aft Water Tank Removal on Mk I with Walk-Thru Transom

[Peter Lewis]

Ron,

Not too difficult a job really.  There was sufficient length with the existing lines that I did not have to change them, or even detach them from compressor unit- I just treated them carefully, avoiding kinking them during the relocation.

The actual job required: 1) removing the aft water tank to provide access; 2) glassing a new shelf into the port side of the lazarette; and 3) remounting the compressor unit on the new shelf.  The downside-  access to the unit is now non-existent, unless I can convince one of the kids to go inside the lazarette, or I remove the aft cabin panels.  But really- how often do you need to access the compressor anyway? 

On the positive side- we get a bit more usable storage space, we no longer drip salt water on top of the compressor every time we put fenders and lines into the lazarette, and I no longer worry about the physical abuse on the compressor when someone drops something heavy on top of it. 

Sorry I didn't take pictures of the job in progress.

[Ron Volk]

Peter,

Thanks for the reply.