I replaced my fill with a "plastic" one, after I lost the old cap overboard. As mentioned earlier, threads on replacement caps are different from the threads on the C&C boats. The plastic one has a lever that lifts up to help turn the top. If you're messing up the winch handle access, you're probably tightening the top too much. Finger tight is enough.
Alan Bergen 35 Mk III Thirsty Rose City YC Portland, OR On Thu, Sep 8, 2022 at 8:02 AM Jeff Nelson via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I see rigrite.com also sells just the tops. > > On 2022-09-07 18:29, CHARLES SCHEAFFER via CnC-List wrote: > > I replaced my OEM fuel deck fill with new one last year. > > I found a stainless model that was winch handle operated, and not too > pricey, but it was not a direct replacment. You may do better, taking the > cap to a metal fabricator and getting it retooled. > > > > The one I bought was actually smaller in diameter than the OEM aluminum > one. I had to fill the hole in the fiberglass deck and drill to the right > size, before installing the new fill unit. I was reparing areas of the > deck, so I had the material and tools to do it, plus I was painting the > deck, so it became a small part of much larger project and turned out > pretty nice. > > > > Chuck Scheaffer Resolute 1989 C&C 34R Annapolis > > > > > >> On 09/07/2022 3:52 PM Peter W. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > >> > >> My fuel cap requires a winch handle to open it, however, the “star” > shaped inset is badly worn, making it difficult to unscrew. It is OEM and > 30+ years old (Perko brand), but I can’t find a suitable replacement. > >> > >> Anyone found one? Or, has anyone been able to refurbish theirs? > >> > >> Pete W. > >> Siren Song > >> C&C 30-2 > >> Irvington, Va. > >> > >> Sent from my iPad > > -- > Cheers, > Jeff Nelson > Muir Caileag > C&C 30 - 549 > Armdale Y.C. >
