[C38] Fuel tank tech info -- 5M attachments

[Duff, Russ (R.W.)]

So that is how it is done!  A few years back someone posted that they added
their starter battery behind the fuel tank.  For the life of me, I couldn't
figure out where they would put it.  If it was either Phil with Que Linda,
or someone else who had a small tank, now I see how it was done.  I have the
larger 35 gallon tank and could not figure out where the battery could fit.
I guess that is one advantage of having the smaller tank.    

 

Sincerely,
Russ Duff
Catalina 38, Hull #112
"AVANTURA"
Lake Erie
Grosse Ile, Michigan
RDUFF AT VISTEON DOT COM

AVANTURA AT ACCESS4LESS DOT NET

 

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Subject: Re: [C38] Fuel tank tech info -- 5M attachments

 

Attached are some photos of Que Linda's fuel tank and galley configuration.

 

My tank is marked at 18 gallons and I think it is probably not original to
the boat.  Note that my raw water intake is aft of the tank  Also I
currently have good access to the starboard side of the engine.

 

In the galley photo, note the earlier location of the sink.

 

Phil Gay

c38 049 Que Linda 

Everett, WA

 

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: Charles <charles at finn.ws> 

> Wow, Great Discussion! 
> Here are some fuel tank pictures for Mighty Quinn, which is a 1981 
> boat. This is I think, a big tank and my engine water thru-hull is 
> located between the fuel tank and engine. Note how my pictures show the 
> tank taking much more space than the ones Les sent. I use the space 
> around the tank for additional line and storage of my diving gear (air 
> tank is stored in the port lazarette where the CNG tank once was). 
> I am a bit surprised there are regulations making it illegal to weld on 
> tanks... Large tanker trucks stress and crack all the time and have to 
> be repaired. In fact, DOT has regulations regarding inspection and I 
> would assume repair. But, things change and some of us apparen! tly hav e 
> to deal with the consequences. 
> By the way, I also have the sloping floor which routinely "surprises" 
> most folks on the boat (including me!). 
> 
> Charles Finn 
> Mighty Quinn, 1981, #114 
> 
> mark turner wrote: 
> > Hi Phil, The Goose is a 1981 with sloping floor. I have the 
> > rectangular under bunk access panel. My fuel tank is shaped like the 
> > one in the drawing (goodness knows how I would ever get it out). Can't 
> > remember how much it holds except it is more than 18 gals. The brokers 
> > advert said 35 gals- i seem to recall it was more like 25. 
> > 
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > *From:* eyriepg at comcast.net 
> > *To:* hlhowell at pacbell.net ; 
> > Catalina 38 Listserve 
> > *Sent:* Wednesday, October 24, 2007! 5:08 P M 
> > *Subject:* Re: [C38] Fuel tank tech info -- 5M attachments 
> > 
> > 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 fo rward 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 
> > 
> > > 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, 
> > &! gt; Les H 
> > > JACE 
> > > 
> > 
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