[C320-list] Another fuel tank bites the dust

[Bruce Hunter]

I think the breakdown of your tank liners might have been the interaction of the alcohol the govt. has decided to bless us with. I've heard stories of alcohol laden gasoline breaking down "Kreem" to sludge and gumming everything up, thats why I've used Por 15, it was designed for the military and is rated for all fuels including gas, diesel, straight alcohol, and even the hybrid junk the govt. tells us is gasoline.
From: jim brown <jbrown5093 at yahoo.com>
To: "C320-List at Catalina320.com" <C320-List at Catalina320.com> 
Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 9:40 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Another fuel tank bites the dust

Ive had two gas tanks in 1960 vintage cars coated without problems until about 10 years after the coating. Then both began to loosen and plug fuel filters and fuel pumps. Nothing lasts forever I guess. Also not sure what effect diesel would have on coatings like Por 15. 


Jim Brown



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From: Bruce <swampcreek42 at yahoo.com>
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com 
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 3:02 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Another fuel tank bites the dust

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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