Same problem on H34
Jim, I'm having the same problem on my '83 Hunter 34. I have found my problem to be a bad sealing of an edge out of reach under the step plate in the anchor locker. I worked for two hours trying to unbolt the plate with the help of a friend. Couldnt reach the back nuts on the bolts. I'm going to cut the bolts off next weekend with a demmell, so I can get the step off. I was able to spot the leak with water hose on and looking thru the inspection port in the found of the V-berth. Good luck with your leak. Steve
Jim, I'm having the same problem on my '83 Hunter 34. I have found my problem to be a bad sealing of an edge out of reach under the step plate in the anchor locker. I worked for two hours trying to unbolt the plate with the help of a friend. Couldnt reach the back nuts on the bolts. I'm going to cut the bolts off next weekend with a demmell, so I can get the step off. I was able to spot the leak with water hose on and looking thru the inspection port in the found of the V-berth. Good luck with your leak. Steve
Because I have two diesel tanks (stern water tank converted to fuel) and one fuel guage, I choose components from one manufacturer. And that's the product that West Marine carries 'on the shelf'. Can't recall the name but it should be in stock at their stores and on-line of course. When I wired the guage the power is directed through a spring loaded momentary toggle switch. (on-off-on) That gives a reading for each tank and doesn't normally draw power. And thank you for the nice comments! Oh, two places to look for your locker leak on the port side; The four screws securing the lid hinges to the deck and the caulk on the bow light wire where it comes out of the pulpit and enters the deck. P.S. Forgot your tank cutting question. To position the float you'll just have to guess based upon the dimension of the guage float and the tank at a spot the insures the float won't hang and have maximum travel. But it still won't be perfect. The H34 primary fuel tank is tapered on the bottom too, so a float can only provide a relative reading. Make sense? And one other thing. My tank is labeled 25 gallons. Wrong. The most I ever got into it was 21. And that's counting the fill hose. And for cutting the hole in the top of the tank I used a saber saw. That will put debris inside the tank. That means an inspection port should also be installed at the same time. That will allow you to clean-out not only the cuttings but the old crud too. P.S.2 Jim, on my web site, at the bottom of each film strip at the left, is an email link to reach me.