Cape Dory 30 Refit Part 3 Integral Water Tanks

We continue the Cape Dory 30 cutter refit, adding modifications for living aboard and offshore voyaging. Here we remove the two original 30 gallon plastic water tanks which were leaking and were surrounded by a space wasting fiberglass hull liner and constructed two larger integral water tanks built into the hull. Also check the owners youtube channel Aboard the Flying Spur: https://www.youtube.com/@flyingspur/videos Materials used for one tank of approx. 40 gal. (151 L). Inside dimensions 47" L x 26" W (starboard side 24" W) x 13" H on inboard side tapering along hull to 3" H on outside: 1. 2.5 sheets of Diviycell H-80 5 lb density plain sheet, 3/8" thick x 24" x 48". $59 ea. fiberglasssupplydepot.com 2. Beckson 6" deck plate. 3. About 2.5 gal of epoxy resin needed of either a 2.5 gal kit, fast 4-1 hardener EPOX-635414 $162. Or 4 gal kit slow 3-1 hardener EPOX-6353156 $245. uscomposites.com 4. 5 qt (8 oz) Aerosil/Cabosil epoxy thickener FL-AER050 $11 uscomposites.com 5. One Beckson 6.5" Screw-Out Deck Plate DP60-W $26 Defender.com 6. Fiberglass - Use either 1208 biaxial which is composed of 12 oz per sq. yd. cloth stitched to a layer of 3/4oz per sq. ft. chopped mat for total weight of 18.75 oz per sq. yd. Or use a combination of 1208 and the lighter 10 oz E-glass regular fiberglass cloth tape in 4" and 6" width. You want the divinycell panels to be stiff like plywood when finished so when using 1208, one layer on each side is sufficient. When using 10 oz plain cloth use two layers each side. Amount needed will vary depending of type of cloth chosen. fiberglasssupplydepot.com 7. One 1/2" straight plastic thru-hull for tank outlet 8. One 3/4" 90 degree plastic thru-hull for vent 9. 1/2" and 3/4" SHIELDS RUBBER Series 162 Polyester Reinforced Clear PVC Tubing and clamps 10. Sika 291 sealant 11. One gal kit white Total Protect epoxy primer barrier coat $135 totalboat.com 12. One gal kit of Devoe Bar-Rust 233H $123 https://specialtycoatingsinc.com/products/bar-rust-233-off-white Or PPG Aquatapoxy A-61 (or A-6) . You only need about two qts for two coats but you can use leftover to coat bilge or lockers. Labor for each tank approx. 36 hours.