[C320-list] Larger fuel tank and hello

[Dennis Cookson]

Hi Mike & Wendy, welcome to C320 ownership. There is indeed plenty to learn but you will find the owner community to be very knowledgeable and helpful.

I am also in process of replacing the fuel tank on a 1999 320 and looked at Jeff Hare’s larger tank design as one option. I have already removed my old tank and was a little surprised to find how tight a fit it is even at its standard size. If you go with the larger design, be aware that you will need to remove and remodel the glassed-in wooden tray in which the old tank is located. That’s a job I didn’t fancy so decided to stay with the original dimensions. Another point to note - if you have a Webasto heater or similar mounted on the stern transom as I do, that is another hazard to negotiate when removing/installing the tank. I had to remove some hoses to get it through. I know that Jeff spent considerable time modelling and proving his design, so I don’t doubt that it is a feasible route to take, just be aware that it will be a little more involved. 

The company name you need is Ezell Industries Inc (https://ezellindustriesinc.com/), and they likely still have his design in their records. If not, I have a copy somewhere - let me know if you need it.

Regards,
Dennis Cookson
‘Catalina’ 0577


> On 21 Feb 2024, at 01:05, Michael Weinstein via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
> 
> New here - I hope I am doing this right.
> 
> I recently purchased #354 as my first ever boat.  There is so much to learn and I am overwhelmed in the best possible ways.
> Unfortunately, I think I need to replace the fuel tank. I would like to buy the larger tank designed by Jeff Hare through Ezzell and I do not know how to directly message.  If Jeff or someone who knows how to go about it could point me in the right direction, I would be very grateful.
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> Mike and Wendy Weinstein
> S/V Zelda
> Hull 354
> Herrington Harbour North, MD
>