Howdy!
Just bought a 1987 Catalina 30 and before i could even begin the fun projects I found a leak in the diesel gas tank. So I removed the tank, gave Catalina the model number and I have a replica being delivered to me next week. Now I'm trying to figure out the best way to secure the new tank. The previous tank's tabs were epoxied to the fiberglass and it looks like the epoxy broke free, essentially having the tank loose under the quarterberth. (Which might be part of the reason why there was a leak)
I've read that I shouldn't use wood to mount the aluminum tank, as that would encourage corrosion if the wood got wet. Anyone done this recently and have some expert tips?
thanks!
Just bought a 1987 Catalina 30 and before i could even begin the fun projects I found a leak in the diesel gas tank. So I removed the tank, gave Catalina the model number and I have a replica being delivered to me next week. Now I'm trying to figure out the best way to secure the new tank. The previous tank's tabs were epoxied to the fiberglass and it looks like the epoxy broke free, essentially having the tank loose under the quarterberth. (Which might be part of the reason why there was a leak)
I've read that I shouldn't use wood to mount the aluminum tank, as that would encourage corrosion if the wood got wet. Anyone done this recently and have some expert tips?
thanks!