[C320-list] Another fuel tank bites the dust

[Bruce Heyman]

And I for got to mention the new tank is made with 1/8 inch material vs our originals that are 0.90 inch.  The thicker it is the longer it takes to corrode through.
Bruce

Bruce Heyman
949 289-8400

Roland Ross <rross at pillerross.com> wrote:

>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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