Fuel Tank Replacement for 22 foot Cruiser

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I am looking for a picture of the fuel tank for the 22 foot cruiser and also a place where I can buy replacement tanks in Canada if possible.

I just went out to check on my boat and both fuel tanks are missing. Not, a very nice surprise, but now I have to figure out how to replace them.

I intend to report the theft to the police and post it on Facebook so if anyone that any pictures of their fuel tanks, I think it would help a lot toward identifying them.

This is very disappointing and of course, I won't be going boating until they are replaced.


Thank you in advance for your help.
 
these our photos of the tanks on our 2000 CD 22
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Thank you. Those look like they are a little different shape than mine were. Mine was more rectangular, but yours look like they would hold more fuel.

I wish I had taken pictures when I replaced my fuel senders last summer.
 
Fuel tanks seem like an odd thing for someone to steal.

If they had much fuel in them, it would be a big PITA.
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I know. It is the last thing I would have thought of. They were about half full of fuel and I'm sure they wouldn't fit easily into very many other boats.

I'm just glad that I had taken most of my electronics out of the boat.
 
C-Gypsy sorry to hear you got ripped off. Happened to me once in Tahsis. A real bummer.

Port Boathouse in Port Alberni used to be a C-Dory dealer.
I would give them a try they may be able to order from NMI the correct tanks.
 
Oh OUCH, sure sorry to hear of that. Was the boat parked there by your house? That is really pretty daring. Might also want to post on any bulletin boards near the marinas, and call or send to any local marine repair facilities.

Maybe the silver lining, it would be a good excuse to replace and update the fuel lines now. Did they cut them?

Pretty low rung on the humanoid ladder to do that.

Harvey
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Thank you Stefan and Greg.

I didn't check the lines and it is snowing a lot here today so I will wait for a day or so to look more closely.

I already need to replace the steering and now the gas tanks will be another major expense.

I'm in no rush to find out what it might cost me to replace the tanks and lines etc and the labour involved. Hopefully it won't be too difficult, but I have a feeling it might be.

With our Canadian dollar being so low, everything we buy the US is really expensive.

Not to mention if I need new gas lines, I also need to change the fittings on the motors because I was told by Honda that they don't make the same fittings anymore that were in the older motors (1999).

Maybe I will stay on land and save myself a hole lot of time and money. I probably won't but between the steering and now the gas tanks, it will be an expensive summer.
 
Moeller Marine still has the Port and Stb FT 2339 and FT 2340 23 gallon tanks listed as available--these are 23 gallon tanks and were used many C Dorys. There is an option of 18 gallon tanks which fit under the splash well also. Other 25 gallon Moeller tanks are about $250 each...
Moeller Marine PDF.
 
Moeller Marine still has the Port and Stb FT 2339 and FT 2340 23 gallon tanks listed as available
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Thank you. I have contacted them to see if there is a place I can buy them in Canada or if they will ship them across the border.

I'm also wondering if there is a slightly larger tank that will still fit in our boats.
 
You can have an aluminum 58 gallon or even more, if you are willing to give up the center access to the sump and inside transom plug. There was an option. I have only seen several of them from time to time. Probably going to be more expensive--you will make a templet.
 
Wow, sorry to hear this Sandra! Wonder if the thief removed the tanks in order to access the bolts to eventually remove the engines...maybe they were scared away before they could finish the job, or maybe they had a bigger plan to get the tanks first (without anyone noticing), then return for the engines on another night. It does seem a little odd to just take the tanks.

Regarding the obsolete fuel connectors - I can understand if Honda no longer makes that style, but you'd think there must be some NOS or good used ones to be found somewhere - ebay, online, or new ones from 3rd parties like Moeller, Sierra, etc. Heck I think I might even have one or two Honda connectors in the parts box from previous boats, although not sure how to tell the difference. I will take a look this weekend and PM you if I find any.

-Mike
 
cgypsy":2a3zzc3e said:
I am looking for a picture of the fuel tank for the 22 foot cruiser and also a place where I can buy replacement tanks in Canada if possible.

I just went out to check on my boat and both fuel tanks are missing. Not, a very nice surprise, but now I have to figure out how to replace them.

I intend to report the theft to the police and post it on Facebook so if anyone that any pictures of their fuel tanks, I think it would help a lot toward identifying them.

This is very disappointing and of course, I won't be going boating until they are replaced.

Thank you in advance for your help.
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On the bright side, the work is half done.
Some where there is replacement tank part #'s on this site,
Do a search. When I swapped thanks on my 1991 22 Cruiser I got the 23gal replacements.
Easy install & now is the time to replace vent & fill hoses :wink:
If I can find one of the take out tanks I will post a pict.
Good luck on your project.
 
cgypsy":39cwimg9 said:
Moeller Marine still has the Port and Stb FT 2339 and FT 2340 23 gallon tanks listed as available
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Thank you. I have contacted them to see if there is a place I can buy them in Canada or if they will ship them across the border.

I'm also wondering if there is a slightly larger tank that will still fit in our boats.
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The rectangle ones were 18gal.The newer style listed above are 23gal I believe.
 
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