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I am replacing the tanks due to a problem compounded (to be honest) by operator error. I cannot draw fuel out of the port tank no matter what I do although it draws fine out of the starboard tank. I was not able to remove the draw tube as whatever fitting is on the end will pass through the...

In what is unfortunately a sign of how bad the marine business is these days, the FT2339 and FT2340 tanks I ordered through OceanLink from Moeller and from both of which I was told that custom tanks have a 3 week delivery time, arrived via UPS today a mere 7 days after my order. There was no...

I have one on my F250 that I had fabricated. It is a frame which slides into the plow brackets and which carries a hitch. I can tow my rig up my drive but when I am up, I do not have enough room to get the rig turned around. Without a fron titch, with which I can actually get the boat turned...

The tanks are now available from Moeller through one of their vendors. I just ordered, and have received confirmation of my order, both a port and a starboard tank. FT2339 was $210.43 and FT2340 was $209.72, in both cases with shipping to be added. I ordered through Oceanlink...

Marvin -- That was fast. Thank you. Jim

Does anyone know the model number for the port and starboard Moeller fuel tanks used on the CD22? I need to replace one of my tanks. Jim

Phil -- I was betting by your location and the location of the fuel filter that you had a Cutter Marine boat. That is where mine was initially rigged as well. The fix is easy and makes dealing with the filter, including observing and draining it a whole lot easier. If Cutter did it the same...

It is not a particularly good idea to have a fuel filter in a compartment like a lazarette for the difficulty is seeing leaks, draining it, or changing filters. I have been told that ABYC would strongly frown on such an installation on a gas fueled boat. When I got my boat the filter had been...

I have always heard that Nyloc nuts should not be used in electrical systems and that conventional nuts and lock washers were prefered. I don't know where I picked this up but the theory is that the nylon insert in the nut insulates the nut from the post. The objective is the best electrical...

Paul -- That is an excellent question and one that I have pondered. As I designed it, I thought that I might have to put something in place to hold the shank tight to the hull as you suggest. When I assembled everything, put the anchor in place, and installed the shock cord, it holds the...

I just reread your post and it sounds like you might not have any key at all. If so, that is more of a problem. One possibility is to replace the entire lock set as Capt Dan indicated. Here is the manufacturer's link for the lockset. http://staging.southco.com/class/me-off ... -7409.html...

Just checked the key for my boat which is a 2004. The key number is a 3 digit number beginning with a 9 which is consistent with the link I gave you above. Someone with a boat that is the same vintage as your could tell you if their key also begins with a 9 rather than an 8. If so, they you...

Check this out and see if it is a match for your key: http://www.mysecuritypro.com/mobellambl1.aspx This place is one of the largest key blank places around. Jim

Patrick -- Sounds like a great trip. Would love to be doing that run. Tried SPOT and it returns an error report which is not a word wrap problem. Have your SPOT link from another post of yours and lined them up. The link posted in your message above is missing a "?" in the character string...

The only controls that would at first thought require someone in the seat that you can't set up and leave running are the brakes to make sure that the brake lights are working. That too can be done without sitting in the seat. Just put 2 pipe wrenches on the brake pedal with the handles...

Pat & Patty -- On our CD-22, we mounted the pump in the galley cabinet in the forward outboard corner on a flat shelf that we have put in there. The head of the pump, where the hoses go, is aimed outboard. The long centerline of the pump is 90 degrees to the centerline of the boat. The...

Two extremely nice approaches to the generator issue. I like them both better than putting the generator on the swim platform although Dr. Bob's approach to having it up on a crate works well. So now, I have a dilemma. I have to figure out which motor well generator solution to use. With two...

Stern Anchor Stowage

Bill -- Check the C-Star album for a set of photos. If you have questions, let me know. Jim

In rebuilding C-Star, I wanted to add stern anchor stowage in the cockpit for a Fortress FX-7 plus 150 feet of 1/2" rode and 6 feet of chain without drilling any holes in case I wanted to reposition the anchor. Pictures are in the album. Materials used include 1" starboard for the two holders...