Re: Stus-List Fuel tank replacement 35-1

2017-09-10 Thread Joe Della Barba via CnC-List
o:j...@dellabarba.com> Coquina C 35 MK i From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2017 8:47 AM To: CnClist <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Dennis C. <capt...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Fuel tank replaceme

Re: Stus-List Fuel tank replacement 35-1

2017-09-10 Thread William Walker via CnC-List
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Re: Stus-List Fuel tank replacement 35-1

2017-09-10 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
I have a Plastimo (black) but would rather have a Moeller (translucent) because you can see the fuel level. Not sure about your configuration but you should be able to find a close fit. http://moellermarine.com/product-category/fuel-containment/permanent-fuel-tanks/ Determine which model best

Re: Stus-List Fuel tank replacement 35-1

2017-09-10 Thread William Walker via CnC-List
All this talk about leaking tanks caused mine to spring a leak on Fridayreally. Wish the access on my 36 was as good as others seem to have. Espar furnace and refrigeration complicate things for me. Dennis, what tank do you recommend? Good website for fitting install in plastic? Or do

Re: Stus-List Fuel tank replacement 35-1

2017-09-09 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
Like Neil says, removing the tank is not difficult. Last time I pulled mine took less than an hour. I needed to get to the strut bolts. The concern is the elbow on the fill hose. If you damage it, replacement may be difficult. Gates makes an elbow that can be cut to fit but you may need a

Re: Stus-List Fuel tank replacement 35-1

2017-09-09 Thread Neil Gallagher via CnC-List
Hervey, Getting it out was not too difficult, the tank fits out through the lazarette under the starboard seat. My tank was held in place by two galvanized steel straps, corrosion from which caused the leak. Hardest part was undoing the fill and vent connections, had to get to them through

Stus-List Fuel tank replacement 35-1

2017-09-09 Thread Hervey Machen via CnC-List
Neil, Curious as to how you removed the fuel tank on your 35-1, as I've been concerned about our tank, but looks like a daunting task to remove the tank. Hervey Machen Ciothog 35-1, #115 Solomons MD ___ This list is supported by the generous donations