[C38] Fuel Tanks

[Phil Gay]

C38 owners should note that 1979 and 1980 boats have a smaller tank (20
gallons) and the water intake through hull for the engine is in a different
location than later boats with the 35 gallon tanks.  The through hull
location prevents (I think) putting the larger tank in the earlier boats.
The good news for earlier boat owners is that the engine access is better.

Phil Gay
C38 049 (1980) Que Linda
Everett, WA

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of george at gsuppes.com
Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 3:11 PM
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Subject: Re: [C38] Fuel Tanks

I just replaced my tank with a metzler that catalina uses in production in
florida.  It was roughly 400 dollars with shipping(to california) and
included a new sending unit, pick up tube and shut off valve.  It was also
.125 inch thick versus the .090 inch original. It was exactly the same fit
as the original since it was fabricated usung the original catalina shop
drawings. I was pleased with the ease of dealing with catalina. One phone
call and one email to confirm in writing, and that was it.  
  When I installed the new one, I glassed the wood stringers with west epoxy
so it will be easy to remove in the future. I also replaced most of the
plumbing since there was a ton of room laying where the tank goes. 

On another subject,  the SF area Leukemia Cup is October 3rd. I know there
are several boats in the Bay.  I will be racing non-spin and would love to
see more boats on the line.  We could have our own Cat38 division if there
are 5 more boats. 
George Suppes
Complete Abandon #111 
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