Re: Pearson 422 Owners Forum :: fuel tank replacement

[GDou...@aol.com]

Had the same thing on the Starbord tank.  It was easy to remove.  Cleaned it out with 1/2 bottle  of Dawn and lots of water.  Had a welding shop patch it and pressure test.  reinstalled.  Did this 5 years ago and still good

 

 

In a message dated 1/13/2015 11:44:52 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, jmk...@gmail.com writes:

I have a small leak in the fuel tank. Any suggestions on how to remove and replace the tank? Thanks

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[GDou...@aol.com]

 

We had no problem taking our tank out of and back in the companionway.  Ours is a 1983 422 which has 2 40 gal tanks under each of the saloon couches.  They were also stainless.  We did the job while on a mooring ball and transported the tank by dinghy.

 

In a message dated 1/14/2015 12:11:11 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, pears...@googlegroups.com writes:

Hi Jerry,

     The fuel leakage is a well established weak link in the Pearson line.      The 422,424, 365 were available with optional stainless steel tanks from the factory.   My 1980 Pearson 365 had the sinless option,  still no leaks.  You can find many tales of fuel tank woe on the Pearson 424 website.  Please take a look,  I think you will find it helpful.   The hull and the propulsion system are the same on the 422 & 424.       

       If I remember correctly,  the old tank may have to be cut up for removal from the hull.  A new replacement can be fashioned from .125 alum but needs to be 2-3 inches smaller in width and height to make it thru the companionway hatch during re-installation.    

        It is interesting that you mentioned the you are considering turning the boat into a floating condo in the carolinas.   That is essentially how I was approaching the purchase of your boat.   The rental of the slip and use of the mooring in Abaco were as important as the purchase of the ship itself.    I was planning on buying into a lifestyle and community.   Ironic, your friend with the slip is a commercial pilot.    I currently live in an air park community and fly my plane to vacation spots up and down the east coast.    My neighbors, use of runway and hanger space all came with the airpark property.    Abaco would have been the Marine equivalent of the situation I was looking for.           
Please let me know how things pan out.

Steve Goldstein

P.S.    I am still going to use my silver Air ticket to come and take a look around for a few days.    If you would like to meet for lunch or a cold beer,  just let me know I'm buying.   I love talking about sailboats and old airplanes.   

Best Wishes and thanks for you time an energy.   
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[Jerry Keefe]

Thanks to all who have responded. I was worried that the floor boards would have to be removed.  Hopefully all I need to do is remove the wood around the tank and loosen whatever is attaching it to the boat. Will attack the tank issue early Feb and be ready to go after that. J

[Gary Soward]

The original tanks were supplied by Florida Tanks. They still have the original designs and can make new tanks for your boat. They made new tanks for my boat and they fit perfectly.
If you have any questions on you tank project contact me. I've replaced both tanks. There are some tricks to removing the fuel fill hose and refitting it that will make the job easier.