tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174707630587958872.post2233791618837116763..comments2023-05-12T07:26:21.635-04:00Comments on s/v Dreamboat Annie - A Westsail 32: "Out with the Old..."Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07950027944252186558noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174707630587958872.post-10838874838438743062015-03-23T08:50:57.553-04:002015-03-23T08:50:57.553-04:00I hope not. I'm not sure if I could get my tan...I hope not. I'm not sure if I could get my tanks out without removing the engine either. Just praying no leaks... there is a little amount of diesel in the starboard tank, (5 or 6 gal), so I know there's no leak at the bottom 5 or 6 inches of the tank. We'll find out when I fill both tanks in May. I plan on having 5 diesel jugs (5 Gal each) on hand so if I locate a leak in the seams of the tank high up, I can siphon out the diesel and deal with the problem then. Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07950027944252186558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174707630587958872.post-28514314566694439222015-03-22T11:04:00.411-04:002015-03-22T11:04:00.411-04:00For me, the biggest pain of replacing the fuel tan...For me, the biggest pain of replacing the fuel tank would be getting to it in the first place. I'll have to remove the engine to get to it as it's under it in the keel. Hopefully you don't have any issues there.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07379397976154250105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174707630587958872.post-22802330527538214392015-03-21T20:48:36.607-04:002015-03-21T20:48:36.607-04:00Hey Dan,
40 gal. per tank. Now that you mentioned...Hey Dan,<br /><br />40 gal. per tank. Now that you mentioned fuel tanks, I'm wondering why the port tank was full and the starboard tank almost empty? Hope there are no surprises when I fill the starboard tank.<br /><br />Getting back into swing on the refit... two bouts with the Flu has slowed me down.<br /><br />Congrats on your move to VA. <br /><br />Thanks for following.<br /><br />DavidDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07950027944252186558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9174707630587958872.post-79391367647725355292015-03-21T12:04:21.042-04:002015-03-21T12:04:21.042-04:00Nice big tanks under there. How many gallons?
sou...Nice big tanks under there. How many gallons?<br /><br />sounds like how I found out my fuel tank was leaking. Filled it up all the way then saw fuel seeping through right away so I had the tank pumped. Now planning on the new tank. Moving in a couple months from TN to VA so that project will be done there.<br /><br />Last weekend, I visited the boat and found a bilge full of water. The most recent snow was followed by a lot of rain and the snow covered the cockpit drains so the rain got into the boat through the engine control panel. manual bilge pump still works fine.<br /><br />Never a dull moment with these old boats.<br />Now that it's warming up for everyone, I'm sure the projects/sailing will be in full swing.<br /><br />Take care.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07379397976154250105noreply@blogger.com