[C320-list] Fuel tank replacement

[Marek Fluder]

Hi Graeme,
After having my tank repaired previous winter I just replaced it the same
way it was.
(Although it probably might be improved)
The contributing factor in developing diesel seepage from port side,
forward corner of my tank was the lack of drainage in the framing that the
tank sits in.
Sheer weight of the full tank putting pressure on that spot when the boat
gets tossed around have most likely contributed as well.
I've had aluminum weld shop reinforced the leaky corner and that area is
dry as a bone for almost a year now.
I would try positioning the tank so that particular corner does not bear
much weight.
You can see the pictures of my tank in "Lake Effect" album on C320 website.
Hope this helps.
Marek
#1028
Hamilton, ON



On Tue, Feb 6, 2018 at 11:24 AM, Graeme Clark <cg at skyflyer.co.uk> wrote:

>
> I am currently onboard refitting my repaired fuel tank.
> I re taped the rubber strips to the bottom but I notice having fitted it
> that the tank actually sits on the edges not on the strips and that the
> curve of the hull probably means the center strip isn’t touching either
> I guess I need to move the outer strips closer to the edge. Anyone know
> where they should be placed?
>
> Also I don’t recall the fore/aft positioning. The tank can move about 2
> inches either way. Is it supposed to be tight against the aft strip bonded
> to the hull? If so should I fit some form of padding or spacer to stop it
> sliding forward?
>
> Any help gratefully received
>
> Thanks
>
> Graeme
> #366, 1996
>
> Sent from mobile: please excuse typos etc.!
>
>
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