tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3793590255951326228.post752578945632936419..comments2023-07-17T06:41:14.633-04:00Comments on Rhapsody: Tragedy StrikesDanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07379397976154250105noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3793590255951326228.post-16931002394789918092013-06-27T13:28:29.456-04:002013-06-27T13:28:29.456-04:00The bilge is narrow and deep. It'll be a pain ...The bilge is narrow and deep. It'll be a pain to clean it up but I'll need to clean up soon so the bilge pump can be used again. Supplies will be here soon and will get to work this weekend. Hopefully it all works out.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07379397976154250105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3793590255951326228.post-91734323798332468522013-06-27T09:31:56.460-04:002013-06-27T09:31:56.460-04:00Oh man, I spoke too soon. That sucks! We also ha...Oh man, I spoke too soon. That sucks! We also had a leaky fuel tank that made the bilge an AWFUL place and also made the whole boat smell like diesel. I like your option 2 where you figure out how to sail this season and forget about the fuel tank until later. You need periods of use in the boat if you can get it. Goodluck!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12443186247910570170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3793590255951326228.post-17029615277337273772013-06-26T13:08:33.594-04:002013-06-26T13:08:33.594-04:00You may be able to pit a flexible fuel bladder ins...You may be able to pit a flexible fuel bladder inside the existing tank (I've seen that done before). Would be a lot less work then removing the old one..Yu and Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07967360527422590754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3793590255951326228.post-68982954161583965722013-06-26T03:08:44.361-04:002013-06-26T03:08:44.361-04:00Ditto on the small 3 gallon tank. Depending on you...Ditto on the small 3 gallon tank. Depending on your use that may be all you'll ever need at one time. My engine's out, so I plan to bite the bullet and replace the tank. <br /><br />Regards, Mattmemobughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15385124550536255063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3793590255951326228.post-62995180857154520042013-06-25T23:59:39.556-04:002013-06-25T23:59:39.556-04:00I just ordered a 3gal with some other supplies hop...I just ordered a 3gal with some other supplies hoping it will be up to the task. I put a rush order so I could get it Thursday or Friday and be able to work on it over the weekend.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07379397976154250105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3793590255951326228.post-5917625106643943472013-06-25T23:58:11.714-04:002013-06-25T23:58:11.714-04:00Oh wow! I haven't seen that site in a long tim...Oh wow! I haven't seen that site in a long time. I don't remember seeing that type of fuel tank mentioned anywhere. Interesting concept. Thanks!Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07379397976154250105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3793590255951326228.post-7436952706930641462013-06-25T23:28:17.334-04:002013-06-25T23:28:17.334-04:00Go sailing with a small day tank. You might also ...Go sailing with a small day tank. You might also check into this solution, when you repair: http://www.saileva.com/text/tank.html2551https://www.blogger.com/profile/09808903143002030234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3793590255951326228.post-59744760045785823622013-06-25T14:58:09.643-04:002013-06-25T14:58:09.643-04:00Go Sailing...you don't need a stinking engine!...Go Sailing...you don't need a stinking engine!...My fuel tank has same issue, so I pulled it and carry a 3 gallon tank to boat with me(portable red one). Allows me to keep fuel fresh. 3 gallon tank last quite a while. Good luckAdventures of Salaciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10687192402209365671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3793590255951326228.post-244795296576544992013-06-25T13:00:16.548-04:002013-06-25T13:00:16.548-04:00I've thought of a plastic tank but wasn't ...I've thought of a plastic tank but wasn't sure of how it would hold up. I think everyone tends to go with the aluminum for its rigid nature as it helps support the hull and the engine bed.<br /><br />I'll look for a daytank that I can sit at the bottom of the lazarette. There really isn't a whole lot of space to more or add additional tanks. If I can use just a daytank for now, that'll work until I can get to replacing the main tank.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07379397976154250105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3793590255951326228.post-47003009561033410472013-06-25T11:43:38.974-04:002013-06-25T11:43:38.974-04:00The drain the main and put in a five-gallon (or ev...The drain the main and put in a five-gallon (or even one-gallon) daytank is a good idea. I would imagine this is an aluminum tank and has pinhole corrosion, the source of which could be stray current or simply age.<br /><br />You may wish to investigate the feasibility of coating the emptied, cleaned out tank (I can't see if you have an accessible inspection port) versus replacing it. I would consider going to Monel or plastic, and I would also consider splitting the tank into two 10 gallon tanks, and positioning them elsewhere where they can be accessed and, if necessary, removed without forfeiting your season.Rhyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00598445145507204424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3793590255951326228.post-18580361725712972622013-06-25T08:51:12.759-04:002013-06-25T08:51:12.759-04:00For anyone who reads this post/blog, an additional...For anyone who reads this post/blog, an additional comment.<br /><br />I'm going to email Gary at the boat yard and discuss the options I have. Right now I'm looking at two.<br /><br />1. Boat gets put back on the trailer, see if he can drain the fuel tank so I can work on it as part of a refit over the next few years.<br /><br />2. See if he can drain the fuel tank, clean the bilge and, fit a day tank and still go sailing this year.<br /><br />This is currently my thoughts and I'm hoping number 2 is a possibility. I really did enjoy motoring around the marina and looking forward to sailing too.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07379397976154250105noreply@blogger.com