[C320-list] New member/basic question

[Jack Brennan]

Today, I brought home a 1998 Catalina 320 after selling my beloved Bristol 30. It needs a lot of work. As a boat ad I once saw said: Rare find! All original condition!

So here’s the dumb question of the day:

I have a mystery diesel leak into the bilge. It doesn’t seem to be coming from around the diesel or Racor fuel filter, so I’m guessing it must be the fuel tank. I’m also guessing the fuel tank is in the starboard cockpit locker at the stern.

Any tips on how to start investigating this? There appears to be a board over what I suspect is the fuel tank. Can someone clue me on the procedure for removing the tank? I tried searching previous messages, but didn’t find what I need.

Jack Brennan
Unnamed 1998 Catalina 320
Tierra Verde, Fl.

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