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Last post by waughoo - Today at 12:11:59 PMLogo Freak just did this during his new fuel tank job. He used spray foam to fill it, shaved it flat and ran a few layers of glass over it. I REALLY wish I had when I rebuilt my water tank shelf. It is a challenging spot to get to for cleaning.
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Last post by pbyrne - Today at 11:20:45 AMQuote from: scgunner on Today at 07:22:25 AMRon,
Noah is correct if you've got a leak in the aft tank that should be easy to determine. Without using it if you have to keep topping it off every few weeks or couple of months the tank is obviously leaking. If that's the case you also have another problem, the leaking tank will fill the pan that it sits in and when the boat heels the water runs to that side comes forward and leaks through the bottom of the bulkhead into the aft cabin. It's also possible if you haven't changed the cockpit drain hoses that could be the culprit, when I changed mine I don't know if they were leaking but they were badly cracked.
On the "Scag Dimple" (I actually had two) there was some really nasty standing water in mine. Using epoxy and filler I faired mine in so the bottom is smooth and any water now simply runs down to the bilge.
Filling the 'dimples' in was something I was considering as well. They don't serve any purpose other than to provide a breeding ground for things I don't want on the boat!
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Last post by scgunner - Today at 07:22:25 AMRon,
Noah is correct if you've got a leak in the aft tank that should be easy to determine. Without using it if you have to keep topping it off every few weeks or couple of months the tank is obviously leaking. If that's the case you also have another problem, the leaking tank will fill the pan that it sits in and when the boat heels the water runs to that side comes forward and leaks through the bottom of the bulkhead into the aft cabin. It's also possible if you haven't changed the cockpit drain hoses that could be the culprit, when I changed mine I don't know if they were leaking but they were badly cracked.
On the "Scag Dimple" (I actually had two) there was some really nasty standing water in mine. Using epoxy and filler I faired mine in so the bottom is smooth and any water now simply runs down to the bilge.
Noah is correct if you've got a leak in the aft tank that should be easy to determine. Without using it if you have to keep topping it off every few weeks or couple of months the tank is obviously leaking. If that's the case you also have another problem, the leaking tank will fill the pan that it sits in and when the boat heels the water runs to that side comes forward and leaks through the bottom of the bulkhead into the aft cabin. It's also possible if you haven't changed the cockpit drain hoses that could be the culprit, when I changed mine I don't know if they were leaking but they were badly cracked.
On the "Scag Dimple" (I actually had two) there was some really nasty standing water in mine. Using epoxy and filler I faired mine in so the bottom is smooth and any water now simply runs down to the bilge.
#4
Main Message Board / Re: New fuel tank
Last post by waughoo - Yesterday at 11:16:11 PMExcellent milestone Antoni!! I'm excited to hear of the first fill up.
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Main Message Board / Re: New fuel tank
Last post by Patches - Yesterday at 09:28:42 PMHey Antoni:
We will also be sailing around Vancouver Island this summer. Leaving August 24 from Bainbridge Island and will be going counter-clockwise.
When I made the trip in 2016, the first fuel after rounding Cape Scott turned out to be at Esperanza on the NE corner of Nootka Island. We were very happy to learn they had fuel there after we topped up in Port Hardy. Nothing was available in Winter Harbor or Kyuquot in mid September. Doubling the factory fuel capacity goes a long way on that coast—and in Mexico too. Great upgrade.
Patches
We will also be sailing around Vancouver Island this summer. Leaving August 24 from Bainbridge Island and will be going counter-clockwise.
When I made the trip in 2016, the first fuel after rounding Cape Scott turned out to be at Esperanza on the NE corner of Nootka Island. We were very happy to learn they had fuel there after we topped up in Port Hardy. Nothing was available in Winter Harbor or Kyuquot in mid September. Doubling the factory fuel capacity goes a long way on that coast—and in Mexico too. Great upgrade.
Patches
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Main Message Board / Re: New fuel tank
Last post by LogoFreak - Yesterday at 09:01:44 PMWow, a year since I last posted 
To say things move slowly is an understatement! Finally got a good test fit done today. Should have it buttoned up within the next couple of weeks, just in time for season start!
To say things move slowly is an understatement! Finally got a good test fit done today. Should have it buttoned up within the next couple of weeks, just in time for season start!
#7
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Last post by Noah - Yesterday at 05:50:52 PMRon—really? From the freshwater tank? Not rain, through any number of hatches, vents, etc? I would think it would be "easy" to eliminate the aft tank as the culprit?
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Last post by Ron Hill - Yesterday at 03:03:51 PMJim : We're off the topic, but I've tried to find the source of that water in the "Scag Dimple" for 30 years?? Being fresh water I'm convinced that it's from the aft water tank, but I'm NOT going thru all of the work to pull that aft tank just to find out.
A few thoughts
A few thoughts
#9
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Last post by Jim Hardesty - Yesterday at 02:21:22 PMQuoteWhile were on this topic of 'water' do you happen to know where rain water is coming in and settling in the 'dimple' aft of the P bracket? I always find water pooled there in the spring until I get the cockpit enclosure up, and keep thinking it's the emergency rudder cover as I can't see anywhere else that would let that much water in.
First season with Shamrock had that. Changed the emergency rudder cover O-ring and resealed hatch. Problem solved. Was able to get O-ring at local hardware store. Also covered the cover with white nonskid tape. Cooler and of course less slipping.
While you're at it, I recommend you hook up your emergency rudder. Best to have any bugs worked out before an actual steering failure.
Jim
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Last post by pbyrne - Yesterday at 10:36:34 AMQuote from: KWKloeber on Yesterday at 12:58:31 AMCorrect.
Mann, it's so nice to see "freshwater" steering!
LOL. I know! When I see the saltwater photos, I'm always surprised at how much corrosion can occur.
While were on this topic of 'water' do you happen to know where rain water is coming in and settling in the 'dimple' aft of the P bracket? I always find water pooled there in the spring until I get the cockpit enclosure up, and keep thinking it's the emergency rudder cover as I can't see anywhere else that would let that much water in.