[C320-list] [EXTERNAL] Re: Larger fuel tank and hello

[Michael Weinstein]

Thank you! I was aware that the frame needed reconfiguring, but that is the part of the job I haven't been able to visualize.  Nor do I have much of a clue of how to remove glassed in wood - but, hey, learning opportunity.

Your email makes me realize I should really get the old tank out and look around before pulling the trigger either way.


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From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of Dennis Cookson via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 4:53 AM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Cc: Dennis Cookson <dennis at cooksons.net>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [C320-list] Larger fuel tank and hello

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://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fezellindustriesinc.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cmichael.weinstein%40lcps.org%7C45cef60be8764aeb9a9208dc32c320ee%7C86750b0cee12463db28880f7b2b34689%7C0%7C0%7C638441060900374146%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=x8eeHQimFGsiRx2rMEcuVsJNCxhhvLoMwFQiIjlaF4U%3D&reserved=0<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.
>
> Mike and Wendy Weinstein
> S/V Zelda
> Hull 354
> Herrington Harbour North, MD
>