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Project: Installing a Pressurized Water system

As with most of the interior systems on my boat, the fresh water system was completely removed. The deck fill had even been glassed over.
Before staring the project, I reviewed Lancer 28 original plans, measured the space under the cockpit very carefully. I also did an estimate of my fresh water needs. Most cruising magazines recommend a minimum of 1.5 liters of water per person per day. My max crew for comfort is 4. The max I stay out for is 4 days. So, 1.5 x 4 x 4 = 24 liters = 6.3 gallons. I doubled that for comfort's sake.

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Material List
13 gal water tank
1 set connecing devices
4 feet of 2 inch hose
30 feet of 1/2 inch hose
1 water pump
1 cut off ball valve
1 deck fill
1 roll pipe tape

After sliding the tank under the cockpit, I screwed a wooden brace (black) across the front of it to hold the tank in place when the boat was heeled.

    I connected the two inch hose to the top fill hole; then used a 2" hole saw to cut a hole for the fill. The new fill is on the boat's centerline, 10" back from the traveller. I seated the new fill with 4200 and three screws and allowed that to dry while working the 1/2" hose.
     First, I saw the need for a cut off switch; accidents happen. I placed that into the 1/2" hose, then connected the hose to the bottom hole of the water tank. Of course, all those must be reinforced with hose clamps.
     That hose ran to the water pump under the starboard quarter berth. From the water pump, I ran 1/2" hose to the sink and wired the pump into the electrical panel. There were two extra accesory switches. I used the bottom switch for the water pump.
     After that was complete, I went back and connected the two inch hose to the bottom of the deck fill.
     A quick pressure test revealed a couple minor leaks at clamps. It was simple to tighten them.
     Now, I turn on the pump and open the faucet. BAM! Running water, just like home! It'll be nice to hose off after a swim in salt water, or just have extra water to cook with, etc.
     I still need to run the vent hose, but the system works great!

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