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FreddyCat
Joined: 15 Apr 2013
Posts: 3
City/Region: Juneau
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: FreddyCat
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 Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 5:05 pm Post subject: TomCat Fuel Tank leaks |
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My boat doctor, in whom I have a reasonable level of trust, mentioned today that he knew of two Tomcat boats in southeast Alaska that are having to have fuel tank replacements due to moisture trapped between the aluminum tank and the fiberglass hull below. For some reason I thought the Tomcat was manufactured with the tanks supported on blocks of starboard or some other material to ensure there is an airspace between the hull and tank. I just doublechecked mine and there is no gap. Southeast Alaska is a pretty wet place. Is premature aluminum tank deterioration an issue in Tomcats? Mine is a 2007 that I bought new. 
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Alyssa Jean
Joined: 02 Nov 2003
Posts: 2375
City/Region: Guemes Is.(Anacortes)
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: Alyssa Jean
Photos: Anna Leigh and Alyssa Jean
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| Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 5:15 pm Post subject: |
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Tony, see the thread on my 2005 25 gas tank leak.
Thread is Here
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Anna Leigh 22 Cruiser Sold 2005
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Captains Cat
Joined: 03 Nov 2003
Posts: 7313
City/Region: Cod Creek>Potomac River>Chesapeake Bay
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Captain's Choice II
Photos: Captain's Cat
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| Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 5:28 pm Post subject: |
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I think there was a TC that had tank leak problems but I think it was an older 24. Have not heard, or don't remember of a 255 having a problem.
Charlie
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Captain's Cat II 2005 22 Cruiser
Thataway (2006 TC255 - Sold Aug 2013)
Captain's Cat (2006 TC255 - Sold January 2012)
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Potomac River/Chesapeake Bay
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FreddyCat
Joined: 15 Apr 2013
Posts: 3
City/Region: Juneau
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: FreddyCat
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| Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 8:24 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry if I mess up this reply, I am new at this site...
Looks like this could be a serious issue- I guess there isn't really a practical way to determine the condition of the tanks until they actually leak. My tanks are like all the 255 tanks, buried in the hull with monolithic deck and house superstructure built over it. |
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Captains Cat
Joined: 03 Nov 2003
Posts: 7313
City/Region: Cod Creek>Potomac River>Chesapeake Bay
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Captain's Choice II
Photos: Captain's Cat
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| Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2013 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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Tony, if you've already got the TC, it's kinda like worrying about a 747 is going to fall on you. Worry about something you can do something about!. JMHO.
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FreddyCat
Joined: 15 Apr 2013
Posts: 3
City/Region: Juneau
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: FreddyCat
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| Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 10:46 am Post subject: |
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| I like your style. Guess Ill button it up, put the kayak on top, grab the wife and a box (box!) of wine and go have an adventure |
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Chester
Joined: 04 Sep 2006
Posts: 1176
City/Region: home
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sold to lovely couple
Photos: Chester
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| Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 12:49 pm Post subject: |
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| Boxed wine is ideal for boating. I've found Black Box brand has a more reliable spigot than some other brands. |
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