[C320-list] Full tank smell

[Chef Adam Weiner]

Thanks, I will check that.  No linking fuel, just smell.

Adam

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Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 5:52 PM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Full tank smell

When my 2004 boat was new I had a similar problem and found that I was
leaking fuel because the hose clamp on the tank end of the vent fitting was
not tight.



Dave Marchant

Illumination #983


-----Original Message-----
From: Ralph Winkler <ralphwink at aepro.com>
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Sent: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 5:45 pm
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Full tank smell







Oh boy Adam, 

I feel for you and am waiting for OD to jump. 
 

Ralph 
 

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jane & Ken" <obuoy4848 at sbcglobal.net> 

To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com> 

Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 4:36 PM 

Subject: Re: [C320-list] Full tank smell 
 


> Before Orlando jumps in, I will offer: 1) do not keep over half a tank of 
> fuel, 2) do not heel more than 15 degrees....but seriously,  is this a new

> problem or just a new question?  Does the problem happen on both Starboard

> and Port tacks?  AND lastly it is a heel angle as opposed to an angel--but

> who cares?   OBUOY #219  Ken 

> 

> Chef Adam Weiner <esquirecatering at rcn.com> wrote: 

> When my diesel tank is full or close thereto, and the boat heels I can 
> smell 

> diesel in the aft cabin, and the depending on the length of time of the 
> heel 

> and angel it can get quiet strong. 

> 

> There does not seem to be any leaking fuel. 

> 

> Any thoughts? 

> 

> Adam 

> 

> 

>=C
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