Agreed with Dennis. Be careful when you measure the old tank. Mine had the filler tube coming out of the tank on the top but then had a right angle in the filler tube which the filler hose fit over. I had a bear of a time finding a Moeller tank which fit, because they have the filler tube coming straight out of the top and not bent. I ended up with a smaller tank to fit under the cockpit sole, because of the difficulty in bending the filler hose (stiff as hell with wire inside) from near horizontal to vertical. Moeller has a wide selection.
Gary From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dennis C. via CnC-List Sent: Friday, September 8, 2017 5:03 PM To: robert <robertabb...@eastlink.ca> Cc: Dennis C. <capt...@gmail.com>; CnClist <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Fuel Tank 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 <mailto: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 <mailto: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 <mailto: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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