Mark: I just this weekend completed changing the fuel tank in my 1981 C&C 34. It was not worth the risk to attempt to repair the old tank particularly having to cut off the filler neck. My tank was 19-20 gallons. Moeller Marine www.moellermarine.com makes a USCG approved plastic tank that in my case literally was a drop in in terms of dimension and location of the fill, vent, and fuel line fittings. It came from AMAZON. Ordered on Monday, delivered on Thursday with ground delivery and the total costs including shipping was less than $160.00. If you have the old tank out, it makes no sense to try to fix it. Trident Marine http://www.tridentmarine.com/ makes a more flexible fill hose.
Ed Briar Patch C&C 34 New Orleans, La -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dr. Mark Bodnar Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 2:04 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Fuel tank Well, it was a cold weekend, but I wanted to check the boat, make sure there was no water freezing up inside, and if I'm going to drive down there then I may as well get at a job or 2. Stripped off the last bit of upholstery - now I can get all the cushions re-covered Then I tried to remove the fuel tank. Let's just say the tank was not in total agreement with my plan, and as such the process was a little more violent that I had hoped for - I had to cut the inlet and vent pipe (but I figure that 1986 hoses are likely due for replacement - so it was not a huge loss. Once I had everything disconnected I lifted the mostly empty tank out of the lazerette - and saw a small pin-hole leak stream out on the top of the tank. Right where one of the metal tank strap tighteners was resting - clearly the contrasting metal had corroded a small hole. Otherwise the tank looks good. Just dirty. I need to clean the tank up to get a better look - but I'm wondering how this should be repaired. Given I wanted to clean out the tank and install an access hatch (but near the other end of the tank) - should I get a small patch weld? Or did I read somewhere that a fuel tank can be lined with epoxy. (http://www.sailfeed.com/2012/07/one-way-to-repair-leaking-aluminum-fuel-tanks/) I feel like I could even just drill out the hole, tap it and screw in a small bolt with a gasket. I'm stiff after a few hours in the lazerette fighting with the fuel tank - but the new boat shine has not worn off yet! Mark -- --------------------- Dr. Mark Bodnar B.Sc., D.C., FCCOPR(C) Bedford Chiropractic --------------------- There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval. - George Santayana _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
