[C320-list] Another fuel tank bites the dust

[Pat Ireland]

All thanks for sharing.  The information provided is quite helpful.
Not looking forward to this project.  Pat

On 11/28/12, Jeff Hare <catalina at thehares.com> wrote:
> Our boat is on land covered for winter.  Won't see the water again for 5 or
> 6 months.  Thanks for rubbing it in.
>
> -Jeff  :)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Dick Walker
> Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 10:09 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Another fuel tank bites the dust
>
> Bruce please call. Sail this weekend?
>
> Cheers
>
> Dick Walker
>
> 435 8986
>
>
> On Nov 27, 2012, at 6:25 PM, "Bruce Heyman" <bruceheyman at cox.net> wrote:
>
>> Chances are pretty high that the tan will fail with a very small leak,
>> not a gusher.  I found small amounts of fuel in the bilge but it
>> collected near the stringer behind the engine and forward of the
>> stuffing box first.  When you are inspecting your filter, through hull
>> transmission oil you can add this to the list.
>> Bruce
>> Somerset #671 currently San Diego
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of JJ
>> Morrison
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 8:39 AM
>> To: Catalina List
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Another fuel tank bites the dust
>>
>>
>> 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....
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>
>>> 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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