[C38] thank you Charles!

[D. R. Strong]

Charles: Great info, and thank you for your service to our group.
warm regards, Don

Charles wrote:
> 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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>> Donald R. Strong
>> Professor
>> Dept. of Evolution and Ecology
>> Bodega Marine Laboratory
>> University of California, Davis
>> Davis, Ca 95616
>> 530 752 7886
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Donald R. Strong
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