worth the trouble and $$ or not?

[Arctica]

1986 Gibson Houseboat, new to me this year.
The original holding tank is not being used. I can only assume that it leaked. Instead of replacing the old tank, a previous owner installed a replacement tank in the storage area aft of the forward sleeping cuddy. Easily accessible, but on the port side of the boat, not centered, like the old tank. Our boat leans a little to the port side.
I am thinking about elimintating the newer holding tank by replacing the old tank with one that would fit in its place, thus returning the boat to its original configuration, and opening up more storage.
What do you think? It would be a DIY project.
We are going to tear up the old carpet this winter, leaving the floor above the old tank exposed, and ready for removal.
Worth the time and $$ or not?

 

[jtsmlarson]

Find out how much a new poly tank is and make the decision. If you can reclaim the storage space and the boat no longer lists it will be a good investment! I'd rather do it while replacing the carpet than decide later and think I SHOULD have done it. I'd at least check out the old tank, maybe it's fine and it was just the connections? It's certainly worth a look while you are there then you can make a decision. Knowing the dimensions of the tank, you can get an estimate to see how much it will cost.

 

[Vic Willman]

length x width x height (in inches) divided by 231 will give you the nominal gallon capacity of the tank (1 gallon = 231 cubic inches). Most plastic tanks are priced by the gallon capacity of the tank - size of tank roughly indicates how much material is required to mold the tank, and they are generally priced by the amount of material required to make them.

 

[Davelm]

You can order a replacement tank directly from Gibson. www.gibsonboats.com

 

[CW]

I replaced the holding tank in my Gibson with a 40 gal poly tank. It worked fine. I then got smart and installed an LectraSan and I am happy I don't have to use my new holding tank.