[C38] fuel tank

[Larry Malmberg]

In 2010 when Hassle caught fire the fuel tank buckled but didn’t split, it’s metal which I doubt plastic would have survived and the fire would have been much worse with all that diesel.  We had a fabricator build a new tank and expanded the fuel capacity from about 36 gallons to 42 which has come in handy.  Just some food for thought.

 

 

 

Larry Malmberg

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From: listserve-bounces at catalina38.org [mailto:listserve-bounces at catalina38.org] On Behalf Of Max soto
Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 9:41 AM
To: Catalina 38 Listserve
Subject: Re: [C38] fuel tank

 

Hi guys, a while ago somebody bought a replacement tank from the original manufacturer. Back then, they still had the measures, probably not now.. I have a pic of the label with the tank serial number and the brand. Will look for it and email it..

Regards,

Max Soto A.

+506-8312-1367

Alajuela, Costa Rica


On Jun 19, 2013, at 10:31 AM, "littlebreeze at comcast.net" <littlebreeze at comcast.net> wrote:

Joe
I really doubt you'll find a plastic tank which will fit properly and give you the fuel capacity your current tank has.  The original manufacture for our tanks does not have the plans for the tank in their archives, but they will make you a new one if you get a set or draw up a set and send them.  Kent at Catalina Yachts can provide the company name.  However I'm confident once you remove your old tank you'll find someone local who can use use it as a pattern to make you a new tank.  

Kerry Grimes
Littlebreeze, 139

Sent from the San Francisco Bay, home of the 2013 Catalina 38 Nationals.  



----- Reply message -----
From: "Joseph Launie" <jlaunie at cox.net>
To: "Catalina 38 Listserve" <listserve at catalina38.org>
Subject: [C38] fuel tank
Date: Tue, Jun 18, 2013 19:54


while in yard mechanic found fuel tank leaking - will replace anyone know where                          i can get a tank - preferably plastic to fit for hull 165 joe macavity

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