[C320-list] Fuel Tank Replacement

[jackbrennan]

Diesel in the bilge? In theory, keeping water out of the tank should keep it from rusting. Of course, substandard fabrication could also play a role.Jack BrennanSent via the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone
-------- Original message --------From: Dan via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> Date: 10/27/23  7:58 PM  (GMT-06:00) To: C320-List at catalina320.com Cc: Dan <danb70341 at gmail.com>, ROBERT MILLER <r.miller at shaw.ca> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fuel Tank Replacement How do you know when time to change tank?#250Sent from my iPhone> 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> > > Sent from my iPhone> >> On Oct 26, 2023, at 2:46 PM, Jeff Smith <svsailmates512 at gmail.com> wrote:>> >> 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>>> >>> Sent from my iPhone>>> >>>> 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>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>