[C320-list] Another fuel tank bites the dust

[Bruce]

I've used "Por-15" internal tank sealer in motorcycles and it works great. I'm considering doing this to my tank before installing the air conditioning after reading all this. 

Chris Descher <cdescher at cedtulsa.com> wrote:

>Too bad they don't come up with a non-metallic bladder to deal with this.
>
>Chris Descher
>#500
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Bruce Heyman
>Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 10:47 AM
>To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] Another fuel tank bites the dust
>
>
>Ross,
>If a tank is properly installed it will not "rot" from the outside
>regardless if it is in saltwater or fresh water.  The key on mounting an
>aluminum tank is protecting it from chafe and insuring that moisture is not
>allowed to remain in contact for long periods of time.
>
>Unfortunately most aluminum tanks die from the inside out.  Any water in the
>fuel will settle to the bottom of the tank where it will remain slowly doing
>its damage.  You can avoid that by making sure you get the fuel from a
>reliable source, using a water separator when you fill your tank or
>frequently removing it and having it steam cleaned.  Also most people
>recommend that you always keep the tank full so that condensation has less
>surface area to form on the inside surfaces of the tank.
>
>Boats seem to be able to work 24x7 365 to find new ways to lighten your
>wallet.
>
>Happy holidays,
>Bruce
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Roland Ross
>Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 8:30 AM
>To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] Another fuel tank bites the dust
>
>I'm reading all these emails about the fuel tank problems.  It is something
>that I haven't ever thought of, nor heard of before.  Is this a bigger
>problem in salt water.  My boat is 10 years old and has always been in fresh
>water.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Skip
>Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 7:40 AM
>To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] Another fuel tank bites the dust
>
>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
>> 
>> 
>> 
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