[C320-list] Leaky fuel tank?

[Marek Fluder]

Jeff,

Your input is always appreciated here.
I have decided against tank coating as my tank looks solid and I do not
want to create a new project in the middle of the sailing season which is
so short on Lake Ontario.
I am also afraid of messing something up with preparation for coating so
its adherence to the tank would not be guaranteed.
Thanks again.

Marek
2005 #1028


On Thu, Jun 23, 2016 at 9:03 AM, Jeff Hare <Catalina at thehares.com> wrote:

> 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
>
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