diesel smell

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jjesney
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diesel smell

smell of diesel below deck, air the boat out and it's gane? The boat sits about a week each time, smell is back.
1986 MK I, Ideas?

James J, C36 MK I, Hull 537

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Based on the age of the boat I suspect you will find that the fuel tank has begun to corrode at the bottom. It more than likely has small pin holes and only a small amount leaks out. It does not take very much to have the oder permeate the air and boat. Other than that it might be a leak at any of the fittings, but strongly suspect the tank is the problem.

Gary Bain
S/V "Gone With The Wind"
Catalina 36', Hull #: 1056, Year: 1990, Engine: M-35
Standard Rig
Moored: Boothbay Harbor, Maine
Home: Auburn, Maine

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And to get rid of the smell: [url]www.pureayre.com[/url]

Stu Jackson, C34IA Secretary, C34 #224, 1986, SR/FK, M25 engine, Rocna 10 (22#)

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