Moeller at Amazon. Ed Levert C&C 34 Briarpatch New Orleans
On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 4:04 PM Dennis C. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > That was my point. For $200 it isn't worth putting a decades old tank > back in. > > When I bought Touche', it had a steel tank. A buddy of mine gave me an > almost new aluminum tank of the same profile. I installed it. After 4 > years I repowered and put in a plastic tank. The aluminum tank was showing > signs of pitting and corrosion after only 4 years. > > Accurately measure the old tank, the clearance above it and get an idea of > space around it. Go to Moeller's site and figure out the best fit. My > guess is a 19 gallon Moeller Marine 032519 but make sure. > > You can find them online easily. eBay even has them. > > Dennis C. > > On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 3:24 PM, robert <robertabb...@eastlink.ca> wrote: > >> 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> 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> 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. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> >>>> 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! >>>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> 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! >> >> >> > _______________________________________________ > > 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!
