[C320-list] Draining Fuel Tank

[Jon Vez]

I had to replace my tank a few seasons ago due to a leak at one of the
welds. I removed the fuel via the sender. I used a pump that is rated for
oil/fuel and pumped into jerry cans. A neighbor who has a trawler took the
fuel so it solved my disposal challenge. Removing the fuel is pretty easy,
cleaning the tank not so much as there is no inspection port and there are
baffles--If you want more info on this project just let me know...

Regards,

Jon Vez
Solstice #582

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Doug Stieber
Sent: Monday, March 02, 2009 9:19 PM
To: C320-List
Subject: [C320-list] Draining Fuel Tank

After six years of using 4 gallons of diesel fuel per year, I think it is
time to drain the tank and start over.  What is the best way to accomplish
this?  Should I drain it from the tank itself or syphon it from topside?
Or, am I  being too cautious and just let the old fuel stay where it is?


Doug Stieber
Second Chance #406