[C320-list] Fuel Tank Leak

[Bruce Heyman]

Jon,
Thanks.  I'm going to try as to remove the shelf I would have to remove the compressor and air handler and the reinstall and recharge.  I'm going to see if I can cut out the tank frame and then glass in a new one after repairing the tank.
Best,
Bruce
#671 Somerset

Bruce Heyman
949 289-8400

Jon Vez <Jonvez at comcast.net> wrote:

>Bruce,
>I did remove the shelf to remove the tank, not sure you could do it any other way...
>
>Sent from my iPad
>
>On Nov 18, 2012, at 12:20 PM, "Bruce Heyman" <bruceheyman at cox.net> wrote:
>
>> Jon,
>> Thanks!  I'm finding it quite difficult.  As we have a 16 AC on the shelf
>> above the tank we are not able to remove the shelf.  It would appear that
>> the shelf needs to be removed or there is not enough clearance to slide the
>> tank back and out of its bed.
>> Thanks,
>> Bruce
>> Somerset #671
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
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>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jon Vez
>> Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 7:34 AM
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>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fuel Tank Leak
>> 
>> Bruce,
>> Not a difficult job. Remove as much fuel as possible. I used an oil transfer
>> pump inserted in the gauge port. Remove the hoses and tape off with plastic.
>> Seal the openings on the tank.
>> The only way to remove the tank from the boat is through the aft cabin
>> hatch. Remove the teak trim piece and the tank comes out pretty easily.
>> Bought a new one from Catalina, but it did not come with new fittings. 
>> The only problem I had with this project was breaking the old fittings when
>> trying to remove them from the old tank. I was able to procure new aluminum
>> fittings from the tank manufacturer, which is stamped on the new tank. Hope
>> this helps and if you need additional specifics, just let me know...
>> 
>> Regards,
>> Jon
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>> On Nov 18, 2012, at 9:53 AM, Bruce Heyman <bruceheyman at cox.net> wrote:
>> 
>>> Anyone have some words of wisdom for removing a weeping 12 year old fuel
>> tank?
>>> Thanks,
>>> Bruce
>>> Somerset 2000 currently in San Diego
>>> 
>>> Bruce Heyman
>>> 949 289-8400
>>