CHAPTER XII
PLUMBING
PIPES!
For the plumbing on your boat, we recommend the!
use of PVC or ABS pipes, using flexible plastic or!
rubber connections to the various fittings.!
Seacocks should be used on all thru-hulls below the!
waterline. You will note on the general plumbing diagram!
that we recommend the use of a manifold in different!
areas. This reduces the number of thru-hulls required.!
These manifolds can be constructed of fibreglass,!
stainless steel or aluminum. Copper tubing is not!
recommended in a boat because of the electrolysis!
created between copper and lead. This effect added to!
vibrations causes the joints to eventually fail.!
TANKS!
We recommend the installation of all the tanks!
and most of the pipes at this time.!
Water tanks should be made of stainless steel, aluminum or fibreglass. If you use
fibreglass, you are making the best use of the space available and a larger amount of
water can be stored; however, on the inside layers, use only a resin which is approved for
water or food. Remember to install baffles every 16 " or 18". We also recommend that you
have access holes to each compartment.!
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