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    Posted: 11 Mar 13 at 7:13am
seen this scenario played out on an old MR, don't think replacing the tank in that case was the right approach, lost a lot of stiffness when it went, good luck!
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I think Russ that due to the transom being the way it is, I'd have to completely replace it to make it look good, also would need to make it higher as well.
Its going to be easier for me to replace the top of the tank and transom bar.
As I'm on a budget and time limit on this one I'll take the easier route.
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Sack the tank off and fit some bags with nice colour cordinated bag covers.  You will save a bucket load of weight from the arse area, it will be quicker to drain and easier to do then redecking/installing a tank.

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Originally posted by tgruitt


Originally posted by aardvark_issues

Disagree about that Tom, easier to drain with bags.

Fair enough Mike, I was only speaking from my experience, I always found back tanks easier to sail and drain without two massive yellow racing marks strapped to the boat.You should probably listen to Mike, he knows at least 70% more than me.


I always found sailing the 12's I've had with bags very comfortable. And less of a trip hazard on a gnarly jibe than the edge of a rear tank!
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Confused Why?

Why would he do this I find myself wondering, last time he messed about with wood, even the woodworm packed their bags before he launched it.

So why? Has he taken leave of his senses totally?

Then it came to me.

Woman.

There's a woman involved and she's addled his brain.

That's the trouble with them when they're this 'age', born in bed with a woman and never got over the shock..
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Originally posted by aardvark_issues

Disagree about that Tom, easier to drain with bags.


Fair enough Mike, I was only speaking from my experience, I always found back tanks easier to sail and drain without two massive yellow racing marks strapped to the boat.

You should probably listen to Mike, he knows at least 70% more than me.
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Repeatedly replacing bouyancy bags when they perish in the sun = BAD
Screwing fittings for bag retaining straps into thin hull planks = BAD
 
Sweeping curves of beautifully varnished wood = GOOD
 
Add some big drain tubes?
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3253 has an extension to the back tank, not full width, so it gave you a lovely place to sit slightly inboard nearish the back...

I mean it gives more weight positioning options while dynamically balancing the boat downwind for optimum performance...

phew, I think I got away with it...
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After having another look today I'm now in two minds about what to do, the transom isn't neat at all inside the tank.
May put a new top on the tank instead. What do people think?

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Disagree about that Tom, easier to drain with bags.
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