The whole boat is old. If new is the criterion for peace of mind, then you need a new boat. Not leaking and you are not departing on a world trip, then I wouldn't worry about it. If a leak ever develops it is unlikely to start out big and it won't stop you from getting home. What can suddenly stop you is guk in the bottom of the tank getting sucked up in rough weather. Water in the fuel can cause that in a relatively short time. The hole for the fuel sender is big enough to take a look inside. Guk is a bigger problem down south, and a lot of people install dual filter systems as a precaution. One clogs, switch to the other. Also, a screen at the end of the pick up tube is likely to clog if guk in the tank gets shook loose by rough weather. It is not just a southern problem. It happened to a friend of mine who was heading south from Chester NS. Had to get towed into Liverpool. Couldn't sail it in the prevailing weather. Better to get rid of the screen and rely on the primary filter. Your choice what to worry about and where to spend your time and money. Same caveat on free advice applies.
Steve. ---- robert via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> 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 <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. > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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 > <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 > <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 <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!
