water tank access

Alibi27

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Fluid Motion Model
C-28
Hull Identification Number
fmlt2723b313
Vessel Name
Alibi
I am a new owner of a 2013 Ranger 27 Tug
Has anyone gained access to their Ranger 27 water tank by cutting a small access hatch in the floor?
Has the factory ever provided dimensions to locate the best place to access it, clearance under the floor etc.
We lived on our Island Packet35 for five years and the aluminum tank and lines required flushing once per year. We used the tank water for cooking and drinking, running a separate T line through a General Ecology Seagull water filter under the sink.
We had easy access to the tank and used an auxiliary pump when treating and flushing the tank and lines. This saved the water pressure pump from a lot of use and allowed a thorough cleaning.
 
We had the factory tech install an access panel on the step riser from the berth. They needed the access to clear the bilge drain. It gave access to the front of tank where the fittings are connected. There was room behind the riser to cut the the hole....just do not use a long blade on your saw.
 
Thanks for the reply Walldog.
I will ask the factory for some offsets on the 27 before attempting.
Ranger 27 Alibi
 
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