[C320-list] Fuel Tank Replacement

[Dan]

How do you know when time to change tank?
#250

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> On Oct 27, 2023, at 4:54 PM, ROBERT MILLER via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> 
> Replaced my tank 3 years ago. Dealt with Ezell direct, and it was seamless, even with delivery to Canada. They provided drawings so I could check measurements,  and added a clean out/inspection port at my request for nominal cost. Perfect fit. There are detailed instructions on the Association website for this job, as well as a Mainsheet article. 
> Rob Miller
> #571
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>> On Oct 26, 2023, at 2:46 PM, Jeff Smith <svsailmates512 at gmail.com> wrote:
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>> I second that. I purchased a tank this spring, and the Ezell tank fit
>> perfectly. I replaced all my fuel lines at the same time.
>> 
>> Jeff
>> ‘94, #121
>> 
>>> On Thu, Oct 26, 2023 at 4:23 PM Jason Reynolds via C320-list <
>>> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I replaced my fuel tank approximately 5 years ago and used ezell. They
>>> were great!
>>> 
>>> Jason
>>> 
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>>>> On Oct 26, 2023, at 2:45 PM, Mark Seyler via C320-list <
>>> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I need to replace the fuel tank on my 1995 No. 232, and was surprised
>>> that
>>>> Catalina Direct now charges over $1,000 for a new tank. Has anyone
>>> found a
>>>> less expensive source?
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> I saw an exchange on the list back in February of this year that
>>> mentioned
>>>> getting a tank less expensively through Ezell, and/or through Jeff Hare
>>> and
>>>> Ezell for his re-designed, larger tank. Has anyone done that more
>>> recently?
>>>> I tried contacting Ezell, but so far they have not responded.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks in advance for any help anyone can provide.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Mark Seyler
>>>> 
>>>> S/V Reality,
>>>> 
>>>> Catalina 320, #232
>>>> 
>>>> New Orleans, LA
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>> 
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