[C320-list] Leaky fuel tank?

[Jeff Hare]

I'll add a bit of info as well.  The original tanks from the older hulls (mine included #809) were thinner than the ones they used in the higher hull numbers.  Based on your hull number I wouldn't expect a tank leak unless you had some metal debris in contact with the tank somewhere.  Then you can count on a hole developing there at some point.

If your tank is still out of the boat, you might do what I did with my new tank before you reinstall.
Here are a few pictures of my fuel tank project.  This tank is my new 23gal design (vs the 19 gallon stock tank) and required adjusting the mounting frame due to the new footprint.  I also used the opportunity to clean up the routing of all the hoses, vents and wires.

http://tinyurl.com/C320FuelTank

-Jeff Hare
#809

-----Original Message-----
From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Marek Fluder
Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2016 9:30 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Leaky fuel tank?

I have pulled my diesel tank today for inspection based on research on this list archive and my observations of diesel showing up in bilge area and around the tank. All fittings and sender unit on top were dry. Now I am puzzled as I pressure tested the tank spraying soapy water and nothing. The tank looks solid. Question to listers that replaced the tank - was the leak on the tank obvious?
I am stumped.
Marek
2005 #1028