Capacity of water tanks on CD 31

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Capt Hook
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Capacity of water tanks on CD 31

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I've read on the data sheets that the CD 31 has a total 84 gallons of water tankage.

I know I have a port, starboard and center tank.

Does anyone know the capacity of the individual tanks?
Capt Hook
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jen1722terry
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Re: Capacity of water tanks on CD 31

Post by jen1722terry »

Nominal capacity is 84 gallons total.

However, Jim Walsh took the time to actually measure each tank on his 31 and the stated volumes are inaccurate - more like 60 - 65 gallons total. Still a fair amount of water for cruising, but not what the owners manual says.

Jenn and Terry
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Jim Walsh
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Re: Capacity of water tanks on CD 31

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Here's a link to my original posting. You need to have an accurate capacity if headed long distances or to remote areas.
http://www.capedory.org/board/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33305
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Capt Hook
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Re: Capacity of water tanks on CD 31

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Jim Walsh wrote:Here's a link to my original posting. You need to have an accurate capacity if headed long distances or to remote areas.
http://www.capedory.org/board/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=33305
Thank you for the info.
I had a feeling if anyone knew it would be Commodore Walsh (Commodore of the 31 fleet).
Capt Hook
s/v Kumbaya
Cape Dory 31, Hull No. 73
New Orleans, LA
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JWSutcliffe
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Re: Capacity of water tanks on CD 31

Post by JWSutcliffe »

Just under 30 gallons each in the port and starboard tanks (center tank empty) balances out mine perfectly. For weekend cruising half a season 30 gallons is more than adequate.
Skip Sutcliffe
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