Re: Stus-List Dirty fuel?

+1 on the Starbrite fuel tank cleaner.Bruce Whitmore 1994 C 37/40+ "Astralis"Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone null___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you

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In my opinion, aluminum is one of the worst materials for a fuel tank. I have fabricated  stainless steel tanks many years ago, even though I told them that I didn't advise it, that they should get a plastic tank. A couple years ago my buddy had me (made me ) repair his aluminum tank against

Re: Stus-List List of 30-1s

Penniless is 1980 and hull #593 Gary From: CnC-List On Behalf Of Ronald B. Frerker via CnC-List Sent: Friday, August 19, 2016 3:25 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Ronald B. Frerker Subject: Re: Stus-List List of 30-1s Wild Cheri was built in 4/73 and is hull number 166. Ron STL

Stus-List Dirty fuel?

Dito herelast Fall removed my 33 year old aluminum tank because of a few pin hole leaks.had a new bottom welded on. Took approx 14 gals of diesel from the tank into 5 gal container(s)the last couple of gallons of the diesel looked more like a 'diluted mud'..very brown in

Stus-List Dirty Fuel/Vac gauge

Racor sells a vacuum gauge which can be mounted in place of the T-handle on the top plate of some of their filter housings. If anyone adds a gauge there, be VERY careful not to tighten it (or the T handle for that matter) too much. Racor warns about this as well. It took several trips by my

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Bill, I like your thoughts on the plastic tanks...are these something readily available in standard sizes or do they have to be individually fabricated?...either way, what/where would you recommend for sourcing one? Thanks Richard s/v Bushmark4: 1985 C 37; Ohio River, Mile 596; Richard N.

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Monel is probably the best way to go--but it will cost you. My mechanic was surprised I went with a new tank (he did the tank repair) since he thought it would be a ~ $2000 for a new monel tank. He was even more surprised when I told him it was $450 for a custom fitted aluminum tank--which

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Dirty fuel?

Bugs in fuel tanks adapt they can learn to live on biocides like biobor jf On Thu, Nov 15, 2018 at 3:45 PM Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > If magnets can kill algae, then no one would survive an MRI. > > Just sayin…….. > > > > Joe > > Coquina >

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Richard: Measure your existing tank. Then check the Moeller web site for a compatible plastic tank. USCG approved. Ordered from Amazon. Fit like a glove. Ed Levert C 34 Briar Patch New Orleans Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 15, 2018, at 10:57 AM, Richard Bush via CnC-List > wrote: > > Bill,

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Dirty fuel?

Quitting under steaming probaly a dirty fuel filter. Mine would idle fine for a long time buy fail when i kicked her in gear. Let sit and she would restart as normal and someyimes take me a little distance under power. Change those fuel filters i expect your fuel pump is good. The primary filter

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Just a reminder that aluminum fuel tanks last 20 to 30 years. Plastic tanks are not likely to last 10 to 15 years. Everyone seems to be down on aluminum because our boats are getting old but aluminum served its purpose well. Bob Bob Boyer S/V Rainy Days (1983 C Landfall 38 - Hull #230) Blog:

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My 24 yr old Alum tank came with the boat. On delivery from NC to CRW in April 2018, tank developed several leaks at bottom forward edge where it sat in some brackish water, probably for years. Crew made temp repairs after tank removal with a black epoxy made for such repairs. All fine but I

Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Dirty fuel?

If magnets can kill algae, then no one would survive an MRI. Just sayin…….. Joe Coquina ___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use PayPal to

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Went from leaky aluminum to slightly smaller Moeller plastic. I’m pleased. Gary From: CnC-List On Behalf Of Edward Levert via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2018 12:25 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Edward Levert Subject: Re: Stus-List Dirty fuel? Richard: Measure your

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I have had similar problems with "Trinity's" (84 C 37) fuel system. She still has her original fuel tank and engine. She quit on me several times at sea, necessitating repairs en route. The culprit? Slime and dirt in the tank. Polishing and additives did not help, as chunks of slime would

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I've posted this before but here it is again. I installed an Algae-X fuel conditioner (I think now known as AXI) as part of Touche's diesel repower in 2003. I have used NO additives and have had NO fuel issues since. Having said that, Touche' has always been a fairly active boat with around 1400

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Cant beat monel tanks the company used in the early 70’s. Aluminum tanks can have exfoliation corosion issues in a marine environment happens to the insides of aluminum aqualung divers tanks a lot On Thu, Nov 15, 2018 at 2:54 PM Charlie Nelson via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > My 24

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Top your fuel tank up often keep it nesr full if you can and dont mind the extra weight. Fill from a jerry can through a filter. Buy you fuel from a busy station which will usually mean they have fresh fuel in their tanks. Still you may have troubles with water and MBG. Use fuel additives

Stus-List C 35 mkiii mainsheet traveler

Robert, that is exactly what I am looking for. Any assistance would be super! Thanks Steve Sent from my iPad > On Nov 14, 2018, at 21:05, cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com wrote: > > Send CnC-List mailing list submissions to >cnc-list@cnc-list.com > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World

Re: Stus-List C 35 mkiii mainsheet traveler

Did i send u pics of my 35 mkii main sheet setup. Not bad right Robert On Thu, Nov 15, 2018 at 5:59 PM steve dewar via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Robert, that is exactly what I am looking for. Any assistance would be > super! > Thanks > Steve > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Nov

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Bill: What’s the issue with stainless tanks? From: coltrek--- via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2018 11:38 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: colt...@verizon.net Subject: Re: Stus-List Dirty fuel? In my opinion, aluminum is one of the worst materials for a fuel tank. I have fabricated

Stus-List C 35 mkiii mainsheet traveler

Steve: Is your traveler on the cabin top in front of the companionway? Main sheet runs forward to the mast and then back to a winch and cleat cabin topnext to companionway? That's how my 32 was rigged.totally useless for me to single hand sail which is what I do mostly. I can try

Re: Stus-List List of 30-1s

Hi, I didn’t see the original post, so I’m not sure what the question is, but I have SeaPlusPlus 1980 30-1 #609. If you’re just looking for a list of boats, the database is great: http://www.cncphotoalbum.com/new_owners/index2.php Cheers,

Re: Stus-List Dirty fuel?

Make sure you measure the overhead clearance. You may need to put an elbow on the fill nozzle. Some plastic tanks have angled fill nozzles. All things to look at. I heartily support switching to plastic tanks IF your existing tank is not Monel. If you have a Monel tank, keep it.

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We had something similar happen to us while leaving the marina in False Creek and managed to sail back to the dock. In investigating the problem, it appears that it may have been water in the fuel but decided it would be a good time to clean out the tank and lines. We removed the fuel tank and

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I got mine from an outfit in New Jersey. Cheaper than Amazon, but I had to pay shipping. Ended up about the same. Keep the little guys in business. Gary From: CnC-List On Behalf Of Richard Bush via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2018 11:57 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Richard

Stus-List Now Fuel Tank

When I took my aluminum fuel tank out, I thought about replacing it with a plastic tank.   I could have bought a Moeller the exact size as mine from a local company here, Stright Mackay, for 1/2 the cost of the rebuild I had done to the old tank. While the new plastic tank was the same size

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I got mine from Kracor, almost a perfect fit. You have to do research, or pay more for custom built - Bill Coleman C 39 On Thursday, November 15, 2018 Richard Bush wrote: Bill, I like your thoughts on the plastic tanks...are these something readily available in standard sizes or do they

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Sludge in the tank definitely has to go, but I had an interesting situation one time that may be relevant to the engine stopping problem. One time while motor sailing on a starboard tack, trying to get back to port before a nasty squall line came in, the engine quit without warning. I had a

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Don, Had this issue on our 33, culprit was bottom crud getting stirred up and plugging the screen on the fuel pickup. We polished the fuel a couple of times and the issue would still occur occasionally - solution was to remove the screen on the fuel pickup, I actually replaced the pickup