1987 Formula Thunderbird water tank filler location

[RexReed]

I have just taken ownership of a 1987 Formula Thunderbird 272 SR1. Does anyone know where the water tank filler pipe for the cabin sink is located? Also, is the faucet a manual pump-type faucet? There is no electric water pump on this boat.

thanks

 

[Scott Danforth]

first, welcome aboard

there would be a big filler same size as the fuel filler that says "water" on the outside of the boat. usually on same side as fuel fill, however not all the time.

 

[RexReed]

Hi Scott, I have looked all over this boat and there is no such filler pipe anywhere.It's a complete mystery to me. My other boat has the filler pipe on the starboard side.

 

[alldodge]

If your unable to see the water tank to follow the fill line, suggest posting on formula forum or Off Shore in the formula section

http://formulaboatsforum.com/VBFORUM/forum.php

https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/

 

[southkogs]

tpenfield has a Forumla - maybe Ted can point in the right direction?

 

[tpenfield]

RexReed . . . I had a 1991 Formula 242 . . . the water tank for the sink was located at the front of the V-berth, there was a panel beneath the V-berth cushion where you could access the tank. There was not a fill line leading to the deck IIRC.

The sink itself was a manual pump faucet that drew water from the tank.. Primitive by today's standards.

Post up some pictures of the 272 when you have a chance. I believe the 1987 models came with Alpha One drives, since the Bravo drives were not introduced until the following year (1988)

 

[RexReed]

tpenfield What kind of pictures?