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! >
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