I vote for plastic, even if you have to do some cutting. My 1980 boat had the original aluminum tank which worked great until, at the end of last year when I noticed a bit of red liquid in the area around the tank. It has now been recycled somewhere because it had many small pinholes in its bottom. Just got the new one (Mueller) mounted yesterday - not at all fun, but much safer.
Gary -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Brian Morrison via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, March 26, 2017 11:51 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Brian Morrison <brianm...@hotmail.com> Subject: Stus-List Fuel Tank Cleaning/Removal Hello, I have a 1979 C&C 34 with the original aluminum fuel tank. I've recently had some engine shutdown issues that I've traced to my fuel tank. Ideally I would like to replace the tank with a plastic one. That was recommended by the surveyor when I purchased the boat. The problem is access. The tank is 20 gallons and is too large to remove. On the other side, I would like to replace it with a similar size tank. The problems, 1. how to remove the original and 2. how to get the replacement in. The other option I'm looking at to address the fouling issue is to clean out the tank. I just read an article in Practical Sailor on using a power washer. Any suggestions on that method or others for cleaning out the crud in the bottom of the tank would be appreciated. Thank you. Brian S/V Rekofa 1979 C&C 34 Fells Point, MD _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated! _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
