Boat Water Tanks | Great Loop Trailer Trawler Restoration (Ep95)

Building Water Tanks out of EPS Foam?? What is this maniac doing? Join me, Joe from Motor City Boat Werks, as I take you step-by-step through phase two of my Albin 27 Family Cruiser restoration—installing the water and waste tanks, lithium batteries, engine, and other components inside the engine compartment. If you’ve ever wondered how to fit everything into a pocket trawler or do a DIY boat refit, this video is packed with tips, tricks, and practical advice for amateur boat builders. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅How to measure and mock up tanks and components with pink foam before installation ✅How to plan the layout of your engine compartment efficiently ✅Tips on choosing the right water and waste tanks and proper fittings ✅How to maximize space for batteries, pumps, and marine systems ✅Common mistakes to avoid when ordering expensive marine tanks Whether you’re restoring an Albin 27, building a pocket trawler, or doing a full DIY boat restoration, this video is for you. I also share some behind-the-scenes lessons from my experience sourcing marine tanks, pumps, and fittings. 🎥 Featured Projects & Playlists ➡️ Coosa Board & Composites    • Coosa Board and Composites For Boat Building   ➡️ Albin 27 Pocket Trawler Restoration    • Trawler Restoration | Albin 27 Family Crui...   ➡️ Skipper 20 Sailboat Rebuild    • Small Sailboat Restoration   ➡️ Small Sailboat Pilothouse    • How to Build a Small Sailboat Pilothouse   ⭐ 🔔MotorCity Boat Werks channel provides how-to tips and tricks for boat sailboat restoration and boat building. Please join me Fridays at 5pm EST episodes from the Boat Werks. 📌**MotorCity Boat Werks has no sponsors and receives no compensation from any of the brands featured or recommended. Some affiliate links pay a small commission.** 👍 If you enjoy Motor City Boat Werks: Please like, subscribe, and share    / @motorcityboatwerks   📧Questions or comments: https://motorcityboatwerks.com/contact/ 🚀 Support the Werkers community on Patreon Join The Werkers (fan club):   / motorcityboatwerks   PATREON Werker members get: ⭐ Detailed materials lists & E-pubs ⭐ My Da Vinci’s Notebook ⭐ Bonus build content ⭐ Signed book + decal giveaway (limited time!) #boatrestoration #boatbuilding #sailboatrestoration #motorcityboatwerks #diyboatrestoration BoatWerks Theme: "Early Retirement Start" by Ryan Muns Eyes on the Moon Studios