[C320-list] FUEL TANK

[Marek Fluder]

Hi John,
I have recently pulled my tank due to diesel showing up in bilge and under
the tank.
I was not able to find the leak - it remains a mystery, just like in Guy's
case with hull #452
The tank looked solid so I put it back and watch diligently for any signs
of diesel under lowest tank corner - none so far.
I would inspect the tank before deciding on replacement.
Check the thickness of the material - should be on the label
<http://www.catalina320.com/mediagallery/media.php?f=0&sort=0&s=20160622054359965>
.
If 0.125" then you have a thicker material which is less likely to develop
a leak.
This is my take on the diesel tank.
Marek
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On Wed, Aug 24, 2016 at 1:28 PM, John morrison <sail-ability at sympatico.ca>
wrote:

> I’m thinking of replacing the fuel tank in my 1999 C320
> (prophilactically). This due to recent discussions on folks needing to
> replace leaking fuel tanks, getting diesel into the boat bilge is not
> something I would look forward to. Thoughts on this and also where to order
> a new tank? I don’t want a larger one current capacity is good.
> JohnM
> 1999 #574
> Luffin Life
>
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