[C38] 1980 fuel tank and size restrictions to the listserve

[Charles]

I have set a size restriction to our list server and here is why: 
spammers and hackers!  It does not happen often, but we have folks sign 
up for the listserve and then try to send spam and malicious 
programming. I catch these because they largely try to immediately send 
(I review and approve all first posts from new listserve members).  
However, we have also had folks try to send HUGE files (I think the 
largest was around 50 megabytes), which are beyond the limits of many of 
our member's mail services.
I try to review these posts on a daily basis and don't recall any 
posting has had to wait more than 2-3 days (sailing).  Phil as always is 
right that letting me know in advance helps a lot!
If  you have photos, etc. that you would like posted to our website 
(tech tips) I will be happy to do so!

Fuel tanks:
I have an old motorcycle which, due to my inattention, had a rusted out 
fuel tank.  I bought some tank epoxy on-line that was both easy to use 
and amazingly effective.  Google "fuel tank repair epoxy" and you will 
get many hits for products. I used:  
http://www.caswellplating.com/aids/epoxygas.htm
The only worry I might have is the size of our tanks, but I recall the 
Caswell folks were happy to discuss application procedures.  Caswell 
also has a "putty" for larger problem, which might be something you 
would want to do about a seam problem (I would call them about this first).
I am visiting my boat tomorrow and will take a photo (yes, my postings 
are stopped for approval as well!).  I would note that my raw water 
engine intake is within the engine compartment, which also serves the 
galley. 

Charles Finn
Mighty Quinn #114 (1981)


DRS wrote:
> Dear Phil:
>     Discreet Charm is hull #50, 1980 and has a 20 gal fuel tank. It is 
> leaking somewhere that I have not been able to find. I have had it out 
> and have replaced it, all pretty easy.
>     I have images for you, but have not been able to post them owing 
> to the file size restriction.
> How does one post images on our site?
> Would it be possible to post these on the tech tab of our site?
> Who is in charge of doing this?
> Don
>
> eyriepg at comcast.net wrote:
>> After comparing Les's photos of his 1982 fuel tank, which looks like 
>> the tank drawing in the tech tips part of the C38 web site, I am 
>> concluding that this tank could not possibly fit under the 
>> quarterberth on my boat.  The main problem is the my raw water 
>> through hull is in the way.  Les's boat also has a larger access hole 
>> since his hole follows the chamfered shape of the quarterberth 
>> molding where my cutout is rectangular.
>>  
>> Now I am wondering if any pre 1982 boats have a larger tank than the 
>> 18 gallon one that I have in my boat.  I believe that in 1982 
>> Catalina made a number of changes to the interior of the C38.  The 
>> countertop around the sink is shaped differently and a little 
>> higher, and the floor is stepped down forward of the galley where the 
>> earlier floors slope down (this takes guests by surprise all the 
>> time).  Any comments by pre 1982 boat owners would be very helpful.
>>  
>> Phil Gay
>> C38 049 Que Linda
>> Everett, WA
>>  
>>
>>     -------------- Original message --------------
>>     From: Les <hlhowell at pacbell.net>
>>
>>     > Hi, everyone,
>>     > Sorry it took me so long to get the photos and get them posted.
>>     Please
>>     > forgive the dirty appearance of the area near the fuel tank, we
>>     haven't
>>     > had time to get that cleaned up this year...
>>     >
>>     > I used a tape measure to help you see the distances. These
>>     photos can
>>     > be posted if Catalina approves.
>>     >
>>     > Regards,
>>     > Les H
>>     > JACE
>>     > 
>>
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