[C320-list] Another fuel tank bites the dust

[Bruce Heyman]

Rick,
I'm usually in slip J25 Island Side.  I've got the boat temporarily in San
Diego.  Are you on H dock?
Best,
Bruce
Somerset #671 currently San Diego

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Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 5:33 AM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Another fuel tank bites the dust

Skip, I own Enchantress right across from you, if you are in Dana Point. I
am interested in knowing if this is a chronic issue and if I may be soon
doing same. The oil pan was a tough and costly job, what did the tank
replacement cost you ?

Rick
Enchantress 
#235

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On Nov 27, 2012, at 4:39 AM, Skip <hacjr1949 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> I had the same problem, I bought the replacement tank from Catalina and
you
> do need to remove the shelf. Even after removing the shelf, it's a 
> heck of a job. Good luck.
> 
> Skip Cunningham
> Lady Diane
> Hull #80
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
> On Nov 26, 2012, at 5:33 PM, "Larry Frank" <WindSwept at stx.rr.com> wrote:
> 
>> WindSwept's fuel tank has developed a very slow leak which will only get
>> larger if not fixed.  I reviewed the past threads on this project and
have a
>> couple of questions.  The first has to do with tank removal.  Has anyone
>> been successful getting the tank out without removing the shelf that is
over
>> it?  Like someone else I have air conditioning equipment on the shelf.  
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> The second question has to do with the replacement.  It seems like many
>> replacements have come from Catalina.  Has anyone purchased one recently,
>> since Catalina quite building the 320?  Any luck with the tank
manufacturer?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Thanks to all those who have shared their experiences in the past.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Larry
>> 
>> WindSwept
>> 
>> C320 1995 #246  
>> 
>> 
>>