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jking
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Initially Posted - 04/16/2006 :  21:12:38  Show Profile
Where does everyone usually run the fuel line out of the fuel locker? Thru the clamshell vent in the upper part of the locker seems like the place, but I'm not sure.

Photos would also be helpful.
John
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'Flying Wasp' , formerly 'MAD MOM'
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frog0911
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Response Posted - 04/16/2006 :  22:46:02  Show Profile
You got it John. That is the place unless you want to drill a one inch hole somewhere near the bottom for drainage. I just ran mine through the clamshell opening. Never had a problem with water in the fuel locker. Wish I could say the same for the two cockpit lockers.
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Russ.Johnson
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Response Posted - 04/17/2006 :  17:38:19  Show Profile
John,
You're right, through the clamshell vent.
The owner's manual has "Never drill a hole in the fuel locker".
If you drill a drainage hole overboard, you can create a pollution hazard.
If you drill a drainage hole to the bilge, you can get fumes in the cabin.

Russ (#793)

Correction: There are 2 factory-installed drain holes, watch the pollution hazard.
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Bubba
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Response Posted - 04/17/2006 :  20:21:56  Show Profile
Interesting! Back when they made hull #270 they put two drain holes in the fuel locker. I'm careful with my fuel though. I take the tank out to fill.
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 04/17/2006 :  20:44:15  Show Profile
Bubba, I have the two drain holes also.
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Russ.Johnson
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Response Posted - 04/17/2006 :  21:47:36  Show Profile
OK, I'm stupid.
This is what happens when you read the forum at work.
The fuel locker has 2 overboard drain holes.

I do remember reading the owner's manual about drilling holes in the fuel locker.
Catalina C250 Owner's Manual - Recommended Outboard Engine section (page 27)
"The center compartment will accommodate a standard 6 U.S. gallon outboard fuel tank.
Do not make any holes through the floor of this compartment into the interior of the boat.
This compartment is sealed at the factory to prevent explosive gasoline vapor from entering the cabin."

Sorry for the confusion.
Russ (#793)
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jking
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Response Posted - 04/18/2006 :  15:32:07  Show Profile
I also have 2 drain holes in the aft bottom portion of the locker. I don't see any way that fuel or fumes could leak into the cabin without a serious break in the bottom of the fuel locker; the fiberglass seems very sturdy.
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zeil
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Response Posted - 04/18/2006 :  17:06:27  Show Profile
John: (Your quote) I don't see any way that fuel or fumes could leak into the cabin without a serious break in the bottom of the fuel locker; the fiberglass seems very sturdy."

That's what we (hull #151 WB) assumed as well BUT... having an unscrewed gas cap (forgot) while trailering over a rough road and spilling gas inside the fuel locker proved very much that the locker had serious leaks through the wall/deck joint area to the INSIDE OF THE AFT CABIN.

This could have had serious and fatal consequences. See my just posted “Gas locker leakage ALERT” report and ...

please CHECK and DOUBLE CHECK the inside wall/floor edges with bright light and a SHARP OBJECT to feel, prod and scrape where the wall/floor is bonded for minute holes, cracks, flaking bonds etc.

Still can’t believe that our beloved 11 year old boat had such an undetected and hidden potential fatal flaw.
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