That was my point. For $200 it isn't worth putting a decades old tank back in.
When I bought Touche', it had a steel tank. A buddy of mine gave me an almost new aluminum tank of the same profile. I installed it. After 4 years I repowered and put in a plastic tank. The aluminum tank was showing signs of pitting and corrosion after only 4 years. Accurately measure the old tank, the clearance above it and get an idea of space around it. Go to Moeller's site and figure out the best fit. My guess is a 19 gallon Moeller Marine 032519 but make sure. You can find them online easily. eBay even has them. Dennis C. On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 3:24 PM, robert <robertabb...@eastlink.ca> 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 > > 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! >> > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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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