Great info Dick.
I almost want a leaky fuel tank so I can experience the ease of ordering a part without going through all you went through. It is a very rare experience indeed.
Steve Haislet
Latest Trick
> In November I requested advice regarding a leaky fuel tank. Thanks to all
> of you who replied with helpful information. Here is the rest of the
> story FYI.
> Upon removing the tank I determined it had corroded from the inside
> causing little pin holes in the bottom to leak. I also found the original
> manufacturers tag. I called Skyline Industries in Utah and was informed
> they had sold their metal tank division to "All Right Welding",
> (801)785-6749. I called and was told that they had the blueprints for
> hundreds of tanks and I would need the original serial #. The number on
> my tank plate was just too corroded to read. I called Buzz Ballenger who
> has many of the old Pacific Boats files and he was able to look up the
> number. I called back and with that information I had a new fuel tank in
> a week. $294.00 including shipping. If you ever need one the serial # is
> 44887-00. Thought the above might be helpful.
>
> Dick Clark
> "Heart of Gold"
> Pacific Boats O 911-S # 23
Received on Tue Jan 6 21:17:06 2004