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Coquina
C 35 MK i
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Subject: Re: Stus-List Fuel tank replaceme
Thanks Dennis...
Bill Walker
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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
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
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
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
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
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