Mark;
One of my many boat projects is to install a second fuel tank for increased range. My local metal fab shop can build a custom stainless diesel tank for about $250. The tank will fit into the area below the steering quadrant and in the bottom of the boat. Five sided tank about 30"wide by 12" deep in the middle and 6" deep on either end and 18" front to back on the centerline and 10" font to back on the ends. Think of the shape of a claw anchor and you sort of get the idea of the shape of the tank. You may be overestimating the cost of a custom tank. Anyway, when you reinstall the new tank make sure it has rubber pads under the tank (I used 6x6x1/4" gasket material, $1.99 each at Lowes) and rubber strap material between the tank and the hold down straps. Rick Brass Washington, NC From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dr. Mark Bodnar Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 5:34 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Fuel tank I'm not adverse to replacing the tank - but looking online so far I can't find a replacement that matches the shape or the fill holes. The CS tank is 19Gal - and approx 10" wide, 48" long and 6" deep and one end, 12" deep at the other -- a pre-fab new tank would likely require a new mounting set up. Or an expensive custom made tank. I need to examine the tank more closely - but the only pin-hole is on the top of the tank where the steel bracket was holding the tank in place - otherwise with was well supported up out of the bilge and looks to be good. If it's just the one spot from metal contact and the rest of the tank is stable then I might try the POR 15 tank seal product. Need to drain out the diesel and clean it to see what I'm dealing with. 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 On 10/02/2014 6:02 PM, Rich Knowles wrote: Mark: I think I'd not mess with a 30+ year old old tank, but get a new one. If there is one hole, another one is waiting to appear. Rich On Feb 10, 2014, at 17:41, Dennis Cheuvront <capt...@gmail.com> wrote: Are you opposed to a new tank? Granted, a pinhole leak on the top may not indicate more problems but it would make me think about the overall integrity of the tank. One of the first things I did when I bought Touche' was to replace the fuel tank. I replaced it again when I repowered to a diesel. Many tanks are standard sizes. Check the Moeller site to see if they have one that will fit. Then go shopping online for the best price. For instance, one to fit a 35-1 is $153 new and $131 used on Amazon. That seems like a cheap price for the peace of mind that the tank is good. One of our listers just replaced his tank for what I thought was a pretty decent price. Maybe he'll chime in. Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Mon, Feb 10, 2014 at 2:03 PM, Dr. Mark Bodnar <drbod...@accesswave.ca> wrote: 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-tan ks/) 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 _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
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