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

[Max Soto]

Hi Charles,

What's the maximun size??? I have a lot of tech info that I would like to
share with the list or have it posted on the webpage.
can you give me a phone number were I can contact you??

Regards,

Max Soto
C38 #198 Estancia


2007/10/25, Charles <charles at finn.ws>:
>
> 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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