For $200, I would simply forget putting the old tank back in even after
a good inspection.....just the peace of mind is worth $200....plus my
labor which can be obtained for adequate amounts of beer.
Now, can I buy a new fuel tank locally or do I have to order from afar?
Rob Abbott
AZURA
C&C 32 - 84
Halifax, N.S.
On 2017-09-08 5:07 PM, Dennis C. via CnC-List wrote:
Keep in mind that pitting may be on the inside from water in the
fuel/condensation.
A new plastic tank is under $200.
Dennis C.
On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 3:00 PM, robert via CnC-List
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote:
That's what it looks like....aluminum, rounded corners, welded
ends.....I have yet to actually measure it but I am guessing it it
approx. 24" wide, maybe 20" deep and 18" height......I think it is
the original 20 gallon tank that sits on an open wooden frame
(ends on the wooden ledge(s) ) with most of the bottom
exposed....the bottom that is exposed looks fine but it is what I
can not see that I would like to inspect.....it's the welded ends
on the bottom where the tank fits on the wooden frame that is my
concern.
The boat was in fresh water for its first 21 years.....well
maintained....since I have owned it, the fuel tank is in a salt
water environment but the tank has not been subjected to salt
water on it.
Empty it, remove it, clean it, inspect it.....then make a decision
about replacing it. I may have just decided on a plan.
Will keep you informed.
Rob Abbott
AZURA
C&C 32 - 84
Halifax, N.S.
On 2017-09-08 4:08 PM, Steve Thomas via CnC-List wrote:
The standard tanks are aluminum, rounded corners, welded ends.
It it looks like that, then that is what it is. Otherwise
there was such a thing as special customer orders. I looked at
at 35 once that had a cylindrical monel tank. Don't know it it
was original or not, but it appeared to have been there for a
while.
Up to you, but I would remove it, clean it really good, and
inspect it very carefully before making a decision to replace
it. If salt water has been kept away the condition might
surprise you.
Advice is worth exactly what you pay for it.
Steve Thomas
C&C27 MKIII
Port Stanley, ON
C&C36
Merritt Island, FL
---- robert via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com
<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote:
I am assuming the fuel tank on my 1984 is original......it is
metal.....not sure what the metal is. Anyone know for sure
what the
fuel tank was made from?
Given its age, I am considering removing it later in the Fall and
inspecting it and possibly replacing it.
Should I decide to replace it, what are my best options? Where
would I
obtain a new fuel tank (20 gallons)?
Any and all input greatly appreciated.
Rob Abbott
AZURA
C&C 32 - 84
Halifax, N.S.
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