Trying to remove our holding tank, stuck

[Mike Ebert]

I'm replacing the hoses, macerator pump and holding tank on a 2000, 31TE. The holding tank is affixed to the plywood shelf that it sits on but I can't figure out how. Is it glued? There are no straps or brackets holding it down. I'm hoping to get it out whole without having to cut it up.

[catalina_mike]

I remember no straps on my 28 as I visualize it now. No tabs with screws or finger type slats going into indents holding at the bottom only. I'd look for that then get a wide prybar and try and move around. Why change the tank? I've been thinking a larger tank might be on the project list but really haven't needed a larger one yet.

[Pitou]

I'm replacing the hoses, macerator pump and holding tank on a 2000, 31TE. The holding tank is affixed to the plywood shelf that it sits on but I can't figure out how. Is it glued? There are no straps or brackets holding it down. I'm hoping to get it out whole without having to cut it up.

I just replaced all head hoses, joker valves and discharge pump on my VacuFlush head system. Oh what joy!

Post a couple of pictures so that we don't have to guess.

[RobS]

I re-engineered and re-did the black water system 4 seasons ago and used this EPDM Trident sanitation hose. Great stuff - easy to work with and odor free. Comes in white too. WAY better than the PVC helix stuff.

[Pitou]

My redo consisted of 36 ft. of the Trident 102 (white sanitation hose). For two short tight bends, totaling 38 inches, the Trident was just a little too stiff and I used Raritan SaniFlex. A worthy project as this is the first time my holding tank bilge area is 100% odor free!

[RobS]

Kevin, is there anything on PITOU that you have yet to improve ?!? ........ The next owner of that vessel is going to be one helluva lucky duck..