Our '92 C30 had the fuel tank replaced in 2011. We didn't own it then, so we don't know why - but it's not original.
The current tank is 18 gallons, .090 aluminum, and is centrally located in the stern of the boat - under the quarter berth about directly under the steering pedestal.
A group of our dockmates took a multi day trip two weeks ago. 3 out of 4 of them had fuel system issues, most with significant amounts of water in their diesel tanks. Needless to say(?) I resolved to learn from their problems rather than repeat them myself.
Yes, I've checked the O-ring on my diesel deck full. It's good.
I've since pulled the sender from my tank and visually inspected as best I could. I see a -little- dirt near the forward bottom edge of the tank. I tried sucking it out with my vacuum evacuator, and got some if the dirt, but no appreciable water.
Our boat sits a lot, and I have neglected keeping the tank full (condensation) but we seem to have fared pretty well.
What have others done with "fuel polishing"?
I'm making up a rig with a fuel transfer punk and filter/water trap combo. Will get it going later this year.
Just curious....
The current tank is 18 gallons, .090 aluminum, and is centrally located in the stern of the boat - under the quarter berth about directly under the steering pedestal.
A group of our dockmates took a multi day trip two weeks ago. 3 out of 4 of them had fuel system issues, most with significant amounts of water in their diesel tanks. Needless to say(?) I resolved to learn from their problems rather than repeat them myself.
Yes, I've checked the O-ring on my diesel deck full. It's good.
I've since pulled the sender from my tank and visually inspected as best I could. I see a -little- dirt near the forward bottom edge of the tank. I tried sucking it out with my vacuum evacuator, and got some if the dirt, but no appreciable water.
Our boat sits a lot, and I have neglected keeping the tank full (condensation) but we seem to have fared pretty well.
What have others done with "fuel polishing"?
I'm making up a rig with a fuel transfer punk and filter/water trap combo. Will get it going later this year.
Just curious....