[C320-list] Another fuel tank bites the dust

[Jon Vez]

I don't have photos, but keep an eye on the areas between fuel tank and aft water tank and the starboard side of the rudder post....

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On Nov 27, 2012, at 11:39 AM, JJ Morrison <sail-ability at sympatico.ca> wrote:

> 
> Are there any posted photos as to where these tanks are failing, is there a particular location on the tank one should be inspecting?
> Sounds a bit scary all in all!
> 
> 
>> From: Jonvez at comcast.net
>> Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2012 20:43:36 -0500
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Another fuel tank bites the dust
>> 
>> Larry,
>> My recollection is that the tanks come from a company called something like 'Ezekiel'. They are located in the Midwest. If someone else doesn't have the name, I can look it up for you...hope this helps....
>> 
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>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
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>> On Nov 26, 2012, at 8:33 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 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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