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Harry Hungate

Sun, Jun 19, 2022 8:31 PM

Has anyone figured out a method of cleaning the water and sludge from the fuel tank on NT-32? Single 200 gallon aluminum tank.

Harry Hungate
Bessie NT 32-238
Now in Manistique, MI

Has anyone figured out a method of cleaning the water and sludge from the fuel tank on NT-32? Single 200 gallon aluminum tank. Harry Hungate Bessie NT 32-238 Now in Manistique, MI

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Carmine Petracca

Sun, Jun 19, 2022 9:55 PM

Hi Harry,

I hired a local company, which came highly recommended, to clean my 200gal. tank. After pumping the tank dry they cut an elongated hole in the rear of the tank and proceeded to vacuum it out. There was little debris and very little corrosion. If there had been much of either they would have cut another hole and repeated the process until they had done the whole tank. That wasn’t necessary in my case. They sealed the hole with a gasket and cover.

I’m pretty handy and have done many projects on Sleepless including installing a new windlass, inverter, watermaker, bimini and electronics, but I think this is a job best left to someone who specializes in it. I was very glad that I had it done and felt better about knowing the condition of the tank. With the access opening already there, it would be an easier job in the future.

Hope this helps.

Carmine Petracca
Sleepless, NT 32-86
Anacortes, WA

On Jun 19, 2022, at 1:31 PM, Harry Hungate via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org wrote:

Has anyone figured out a method of cleaning the water and sludge from the fuel tank on NT-32? Single 200 gallon aluminum tank.

Harry Hungate
Bessie NT 32-238
Now in Manistique, MI

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Hi Harry, I hired a local company, which came highly recommended, to clean my 200gal. tank. After pumping the tank dry they cut an elongated hole in the rear of the tank and proceeded to vacuum it out. There was little debris and very little corrosion. If there had been much of either they would have cut another hole and repeated the process until they had done the whole tank. That wasn’t necessary in my case. They sealed the hole with a gasket and cover. I’m pretty handy and have done many projects on Sleepless including installing a new windlass, inverter, watermaker, bimini and electronics, but I think this is a job best left to someone who specializes in it. I was very glad that I had it done and felt better about knowing the condition of the tank. With the access opening already there, it would be an easier job in the future. Hope this helps. Carmine Petracca Sleepless, NT 32-86 Anacortes, WA > On Jun 19, 2022, at 1:31 PM, Harry Hungate via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: > > Has anyone figured out a method of cleaning the water and sludge from the fuel tank on NT-32? Single 200 gallon aluminum tank. > > Harry Hungate > Bessie NT 32-238 > Now in Manistique, MI > _______________________________________________ > Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org > To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org

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Harry Hungate

Sun, Jun 19, 2022 10:17 PM

Hi, Carmine, and many, many thanks for your response. This certainly sounds like a job for someone who specializes in this work. Cutting in to a fuel tank is not something that I would willingly undertake! But, I do not have any alternate ideas.

All the best,

Harry Hungate

On Jun 19, 2022, at 5:55 PM, Carmine Petracca via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org wrote:

Hi Harry,

I hired a local company, which came highly recommended, to clean my 200gal. tank. After pumping the tank dry they cut an elongated hole in the rear of the tank and proceeded to vacuum it out. There was little debris and very little corrosion. If there had been much of either they would have cut another hole and repeated the process until they had done the whole tank. That wasn’t necessary in my case. They sealed the hole with a gasket and cover.

I’m pretty handy and have done many projects on Sleepless including installing a new windlass, inverter, watermaker, bimini and electronics, but I think this is a job best left to someone who specializes in it. I was very glad that I had it done and felt better about knowing the condition of the tank. With the access opening already there, it would be an easier job in the future.

Hope this helps.

Carmine Petracca
Sleepless, NT 32-86
Anacortes, WA

On Jun 19, 2022, at 1:31 PM, Harry Hungate via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org wrote:

Has anyone figured out a method of cleaning the water and sludge from the fuel tank on NT-32? Single 200 gallon aluminum tank.

Harry Hungate
Bessie NT 32-238
Now in Manistique, MI

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Hi, Carmine, and many, many thanks for your response. This certainly sounds like a job for someone who specializes in this work. Cutting in to a fuel tank is not something that I would willingly undertake! But, I do not have any alternate ideas. All the best, Harry Hungate > On Jun 19, 2022, at 5:55 PM, Carmine Petracca via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: > > Hi Harry, > > I hired a local company, which came highly recommended, to clean my 200gal. tank. After pumping the tank dry they cut an elongated hole in the rear of the tank and proceeded to vacuum it out. There was little debris and very little corrosion. If there had been much of either they would have cut another hole and repeated the process until they had done the whole tank. That wasn’t necessary in my case. They sealed the hole with a gasket and cover. > > I’m pretty handy and have done many projects on Sleepless including installing a new windlass, inverter, watermaker, bimini and electronics, but I think this is a job best left to someone who specializes in it. I was very glad that I had it done and felt better about knowing the condition of the tank. With the access opening already there, it would be an easier job in the future. > > Hope this helps. > > Carmine Petracca > Sleepless, NT 32-86 > Anacortes, WA > >> On Jun 19, 2022, at 1:31 PM, Harry Hungate via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: >> >> Has anyone figured out a method of cleaning the water and sludge from the fuel tank on NT-32? Single 200 gallon aluminum tank. >> >> Harry Hungate >> Bessie NT 32-238 >> Now in Manistique, MI >> _______________________________________________ >> Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org > _______________________________________________ > Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org > To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org

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Sam Collins

Sun, Jun 19, 2022 11:58 PM

Clean Fuel comes to the site recirculates the fuel thru filters and polishes the tank. No cutting-

Sam Collins
Tug-A-Long
1997 NT32 FB
Solomons, MD

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Sam Collins

On Jun 19, 2022, at 6:18 PM, Harry Hungate via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org wrote:

Hi, Carmine, and many, many thanks for your response. This certainly sounds like a job for someone who specializes in this work. Cutting in to a fuel tank is not something that I would willingly undertake! But, I do not have any alternate ideas.

All the best,

Harry Hungate

On Jun 19, 2022, at 5:55 PM, Carmine Petracca via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org wrote:

Hi Harry,

I hired a local company, which came highly recommended, to clean my 200gal. tank. After pumping the tank dry they cut an elongated hole in the rear of the tank and proceeded to vacuum it out. There was little debris and very little corrosion. If there had been much of either they would have cut another hole and repeated the process until they had done the whole tank. That wasn’t necessary in my case. They sealed the hole with a gasket and cover.

I’m pretty handy and have done many projects on Sleepless including installing a new windlass, inverter, watermaker, bimini and electronics, but I think this is a job best left to someone who specializes in it. I was very glad that I had it done and felt better about knowing the condition of the tank. With the access opening already there, it would be an easier job in the future.

Hope this helps.

Carmine Petracca
Sleepless, NT 32-86
Anacortes, WA

On Jun 19, 2022, at 1:31 PM, Harry Hungate via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org wrote:

Has anyone figured out a method of cleaning the water and sludge from the fuel tank on NT-32? Single 200 gallon aluminum tank.

Harry Hungate
Bessie NT 32-238
Now in Manistique, MI

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Clean Fuel comes to the site recirculates the fuel thru filters and polishes the tank. No cutting- Sam Collins Tug-A-Long 1997 NT32 FB Solomons, MD Sent from my iPhone Sam Collins > On Jun 19, 2022, at 6:18 PM, Harry Hungate via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: > > Hi, Carmine, and many, many thanks for your response. This certainly sounds like a job for someone who specializes in this work. Cutting in to a fuel tank is not something that I would willingly undertake! But, I do not have any alternate ideas. > > All the best, > > Harry Hungate > >> On Jun 19, 2022, at 5:55 PM, Carmine Petracca via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: >> >> Hi Harry, >> >> I hired a local company, which came highly recommended, to clean my 200gal. tank. After pumping the tank dry they cut an elongated hole in the rear of the tank and proceeded to vacuum it out. There was little debris and very little corrosion. If there had been much of either they would have cut another hole and repeated the process until they had done the whole tank. That wasn’t necessary in my case. They sealed the hole with a gasket and cover. >> >> I’m pretty handy and have done many projects on Sleepless including installing a new windlass, inverter, watermaker, bimini and electronics, but I think this is a job best left to someone who specializes in it. I was very glad that I had it done and felt better about knowing the condition of the tank. With the access opening already there, it would be an easier job in the future. >> >> Hope this helps. >> >> Carmine Petracca >> Sleepless, NT 32-86 >> Anacortes, WA >> >>>> On Jun 19, 2022, at 1:31 PM, Harry Hungate via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: >>> >>> Has anyone figured out a method of cleaning the water and sludge from the fuel tank on NT-32? Single 200 gallon aluminum tank. >>> >>> Harry Hungate >>> Bessie NT 32-238 >>> Now in Manistique, MI >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org >>> To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org >> _______________________________________________ >> Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org > _______________________________________________ > Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org > To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org

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stephen.h.hill@gmail.com

Mon, Jun 20, 2022 12:07 AM

Nordic Tug fuel tanks take fuel directly from the bottom of the tank and not through a pick up tube. If, when you go out on a rough day that stirs up the tank, and it does not result in sludge gathering in your Racor filter, then you have nothing to be concerned about. If there is a regular build up of sludge in your Racor, then it may well require some professional assistance.

Best wishes
Stephen Hill
NT37-199
Tug’n

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On Jun 19, 2022, at 7:59 PM, Sam Collins via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org wrote:

Clean Fuel comes to the site recirculates the fuel thru filters and polishes the tank. No cutting-

Sam Collins
Tug-A-Long
1997 NT32 FB
Solomons, MD

Sent from my iPhone
Sam Collins

On Jun 19, 2022, at 6:18 PM, Harry Hungate via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org wrote:

Hi, Carmine, and many, many thanks for your response. This certainly sounds like a job for someone who specializes in this work. Cutting in to a fuel tank is not something that I would willingly undertake! But, I do not have any alternate ideas.

All the best,

Harry Hungate

On Jun 19, 2022, at 5:55 PM, Carmine Petracca via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org wrote:

Hi Harry,

I hired a local company, which came highly recommended, to clean my 200gal. tank. After pumping the tank dry they cut an elongated hole in the rear of the tank and proceeded to vacuum it out. There was little debris and very little corrosion. If there had been much of either they would have cut another hole and repeated the process until they had done the whole tank. That wasn’t necessary in my case. They sealed the hole with a gasket and cover.

I’m pretty handy and have done many projects on Sleepless including installing a new windlass, inverter, watermaker, bimini and electronics, but I think this is a job best left to someone who specializes in it. I was very glad that I had it done and felt better about knowing the condition of the tank. With the access opening already there, it would be an easier job in the future.

Hope this helps.

Carmine Petracca
Sleepless, NT 32-86
Anacortes, WA

On Jun 19, 2022, at 1:31 PM, Harry Hungate via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org wrote:

Has anyone figured out a method of cleaning the water and sludge from the fuel tank on NT-32? Single 200 gallon aluminum tank.

Harry Hungate
Bessie NT 32-238
Now in Manistique, MI

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Nordic Tug fuel tanks take fuel directly from the bottom of the tank and not through a pick up tube. If, when you go out on a rough day that stirs up the tank, and it does not result in sludge gathering in your Racor filter, then you have nothing to be concerned about. If there is a regular build up of sludge in your Racor, then it may well require some professional assistance. Best wishes Stephen Hill NT37-199 Tug’n Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 19, 2022, at 7:59 PM, Sam Collins via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: > > Clean Fuel comes to the site recirculates the fuel thru filters and polishes the tank. No cutting- > > Sam Collins > Tug-A-Long > 1997 NT32 FB > Solomons, MD > > Sent from my iPhone > Sam Collins > > > >> On Jun 19, 2022, at 6:18 PM, Harry Hungate via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: >> >> Hi, Carmine, and many, many thanks for your response. This certainly sounds like a job for someone who specializes in this work. Cutting in to a fuel tank is not something that I would willingly undertake! But, I do not have any alternate ideas. >> >> All the best, >> >> Harry Hungate >> >>>> On Jun 19, 2022, at 5:55 PM, Carmine Petracca via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: >>> >>> Hi Harry, >>> >>> I hired a local company, which came highly recommended, to clean my 200gal. tank. After pumping the tank dry they cut an elongated hole in the rear of the tank and proceeded to vacuum it out. There was little debris and very little corrosion. If there had been much of either they would have cut another hole and repeated the process until they had done the whole tank. That wasn’t necessary in my case. They sealed the hole with a gasket and cover. >>> >>> I’m pretty handy and have done many projects on Sleepless including installing a new windlass, inverter, watermaker, bimini and electronics, but I think this is a job best left to someone who specializes in it. I was very glad that I had it done and felt better about knowing the condition of the tank. With the access opening already there, it would be an easier job in the future. >>> >>> Hope this helps. >>> >>> Carmine Petracca >>> Sleepless, NT 32-86 >>> Anacortes, WA >>> >>>>> On Jun 19, 2022, at 1:31 PM, Harry Hungate via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: >>>> >>>> Has anyone figured out a method of cleaning the water and sludge from the fuel tank on NT-32? Single 200 gallon aluminum tank. >>>> >>>> Harry Hungate >>>> Bessie NT 32-238 >>>> Now in Manistique, MI >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org >>>> To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org >>> To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org >> _______________________________________________ >> Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org > _______________________________________________ > Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org > To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org

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Paul Bulk

Mon, Jun 20, 2022 2:08 AM

All good info. You can polish your fuel by bypassing the existing fuel filter and running it through a pump and filter system. Over the course of an hour or so you will completely filter all the fuel in your tank. If you can somehow agitate the contents of the tank while you polish the fuel you can remove almost all the contaminants. I haven’t done it but I have heard it isn’t too difficult. I also imagine this would be straightforward to set up.

Paul Bulk
Crown Prince
Brentwood Bay, BC
32-191

On Jun 19, 2022, at 17:07, Stephen via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org wrote:

Nordic Tug fuel tanks take fuel directly from the bottom of the tank and not through a pick up tube. If, when you go out on a rough day that stirs up the tank, and it does not result in sludge gathering in your Racor filter, then you have nothing to be concerned about. If there is a regular build up of sludge in your Racor, then it may well require some professional assistance.

Best wishes
Stephen Hill
NT37-199
Tug’n

Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 19, 2022, at 7:59 PM, Sam Collins via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org wrote:

Clean Fuel comes to the site recirculates the fuel thru filters and polishes the tank. No cutting-

Sam Collins
Tug-A-Long
1997 NT32 FB
Solomons, MD

Sent from my iPhone
Sam Collins

On Jun 19, 2022, at 6:18 PM, Harry Hungate via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org wrote:

Hi, Carmine, and many, many thanks for your response. This certainly sounds like a job for someone who specializes in this work. Cutting in to a fuel tank is not something that I would willingly undertake! But, I do not have any alternate ideas.

All the best,

Harry Hungate

On Jun 19, 2022, at 5:55 PM, Carmine Petracca via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org wrote:

Hi Harry,

I hired a local company, which came highly recommended, to clean my 200gal. tank. After pumping the tank dry they cut an elongated hole in the rear of the tank and proceeded to vacuum it out. There was little debris and very little corrosion. If there had been much of either they would have cut another hole and repeated the process until they had done the whole tank. That wasn’t necessary in my case. They sealed the hole with a gasket and cover.

I’m pretty handy and have done many projects on Sleepless including installing a new windlass, inverter, watermaker, bimini and electronics, but I think this is a job best left to someone who specializes in it. I was very glad that I had it done and felt better about knowing the condition of the tank. With the access opening already there, it would be an easier job in the future.

Hope this helps.

Carmine Petracca
Sleepless, NT 32-86
Anacortes, WA

On Jun 19, 2022, at 1:31 PM, Harry Hungate via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org wrote:

Has anyone figured out a method of cleaning the water and sludge from the fuel tank on NT-32? Single 200 gallon aluminum tank.

Harry Hungate
Bessie NT 32-238
Now in Manistique, MI

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All good info. You can polish your fuel by bypassing the existing fuel filter and running it through a pump and filter system. Over the course of an hour or so you will completely filter all the fuel in your tank. If you can somehow agitate the contents of the tank while you polish the fuel you can remove almost all the contaminants. I haven’t done it but I have heard it isn’t too difficult. I also imagine this would be straightforward to set up. Paul Bulk Crown Prince Brentwood Bay, BC 32-191 > On Jun 19, 2022, at 17:07, Stephen via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: > > Nordic Tug fuel tanks take fuel directly from the bottom of the tank and not through a pick up tube. If, when you go out on a rough day that stirs up the tank, and it does not result in sludge gathering in your Racor filter, then you have nothing to be concerned about. If there is a regular build up of sludge in your Racor, then it may well require some professional assistance. > > Best wishes > Stephen Hill > NT37-199 > Tug’n > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 19, 2022, at 7:59 PM, Sam Collins via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: >> >> Clean Fuel comes to the site recirculates the fuel thru filters and polishes the tank. No cutting- >> >> Sam Collins >> Tug-A-Long >> 1997 NT32 FB >> Solomons, MD >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> Sam Collins >> >> >> >>>> On Jun 19, 2022, at 6:18 PM, Harry Hungate via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: >>> >>> Hi, Carmine, and many, many thanks for your response. This certainly sounds like a job for someone who specializes in this work. Cutting in to a fuel tank is not something that I would willingly undertake! But, I do not have any alternate ideas. >>> >>> All the best, >>> >>> Harry Hungate >>> >>>>> On Jun 19, 2022, at 5:55 PM, Carmine Petracca via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi Harry, >>>> >>>> I hired a local company, which came highly recommended, to clean my 200gal. tank. After pumping the tank dry they cut an elongated hole in the rear of the tank and proceeded to vacuum it out. There was little debris and very little corrosion. If there had been much of either they would have cut another hole and repeated the process until they had done the whole tank. That wasn’t necessary in my case. They sealed the hole with a gasket and cover. >>>> >>>> I’m pretty handy and have done many projects on Sleepless including installing a new windlass, inverter, watermaker, bimini and electronics, but I think this is a job best left to someone who specializes in it. I was very glad that I had it done and felt better about knowing the condition of the tank. With the access opening already there, it would be an easier job in the future. >>>> >>>> Hope this helps. >>>> >>>> Carmine Petracca >>>> Sleepless, NT 32-86 >>>> Anacortes, WA >>>> >>>>>> On Jun 19, 2022, at 1:31 PM, Harry Hungate via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Has anyone figured out a method of cleaning the water and sludge from the fuel tank on NT-32? Single 200 gallon aluminum tank. >>>>> >>>>> Harry Hungate >>>>> Bessie NT 32-238 >>>>> Now in Manistique, MI >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org >>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org >>>> To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org >>> To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org >> _______________________________________________ >> Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org > _______________________________________________ > Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org > To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org

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angelo amuzzin.com

Mon, Jun 20, 2022 4:49 PM

For what it is worth...

Had water and crud in the tank a few years ago. The secondary fuel filter probe gave a "water in fuel" alarm.

With a large amount of fuel returning to the tank, decided to try using the existing Racors to do the filtering. Added a valve to the bottom of my "primary" primary Racor to easily remove water and crud. Also replaced the filter element every 10 to 15 hours. As mentioned, made sure the boat hit waves to keep the tank agitated. Took several months to clear.

BTW, for those have done so, how do you access the back (the forward side) of the fuel tank?

Cheers,

Angelo
NT-32-300

-----Original Message-----
From: Harry Hungate via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org
Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2022 3:17 PM
To: South East Nordic Tugs Owners' Association (SENTOA) sentoa@lists.sentoa.org
Cc: Harry Hungate wcx7106@gmail.com
Subject: [Sentoa] Re: Fuel tank cleanout?

Hi, Carmine, and many, many thanks for your response. This certainly sounds like a job for someone who specializes in this work. Cutting in to a fuel tank is not something that I would willingly undertake! But, I do not have any alternate ideas.

All the best,

Harry Hungate

On Jun 19, 2022, at 5:55 PM, Carmine Petracca via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org wrote:

Hi Harry,

I hired a local company, which came highly recommended, to clean my 200gal. tank. After pumping the tank dry they cut an elongated hole in the rear of the tank and proceeded to vacuum it out. There was little debris and very little corrosion. If there had been much of either they would have cut another hole and repeated the process until they had done the whole tank. That wasn’t necessary in my case. They sealed the hole with a gasket and cover.

I’m pretty handy and have done many projects on Sleepless including installing a new windlass, inverter, watermaker, bimini and electronics, but I think this is a job best left to someone who specializes in it. I was very glad that I had it done and felt better about knowing the condition of the tank. With the access opening already there, it would be an easier job in the future.

Hope this helps.

Carmine Petracca
Sleepless, NT 32-86
Anacortes, WA

On Jun 19, 2022, at 1:31 PM, Harry Hungate via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org wrote:

Has anyone figured out a method of cleaning the water and sludge from the fuel tank on NT-32? Single 200 gallon aluminum tank.

Harry Hungate
Bessie NT 32-238
Now in Manistique, MI

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For what it is worth... Had water and crud in the tank a few years ago. The secondary fuel filter probe gave a "water in fuel" alarm. With a large amount of fuel returning to the tank, decided to try using the existing Racors to do the filtering. Added a valve to the bottom of my "primary" primary Racor to easily remove water and crud. Also replaced the filter element every 10 to 15 hours. As mentioned, made sure the boat hit waves to keep the tank agitated. Took several months to clear. BTW, for those have done so, how do you access the back (the forward side) of the fuel tank? Cheers, Angelo NT-32-300 -----Original Message----- From: Harry Hungate via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2022 3:17 PM To: South East Nordic Tugs Owners' Association (SENTOA) <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> Cc: Harry Hungate <wcx7106@gmail.com> Subject: [Sentoa] Re: Fuel tank cleanout? Hi, Carmine, and many, many thanks for your response. This certainly sounds like a job for someone who specializes in this work. Cutting in to a fuel tank is not something that I would willingly undertake! But, I do not have any alternate ideas. All the best, Harry Hungate > On Jun 19, 2022, at 5:55 PM, Carmine Petracca via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: > > Hi Harry, > > I hired a local company, which came highly recommended, to clean my 200gal. tank. After pumping the tank dry they cut an elongated hole in the rear of the tank and proceeded to vacuum it out. There was little debris and very little corrosion. If there had been much of either they would have cut another hole and repeated the process until they had done the whole tank. That wasn’t necessary in my case. They sealed the hole with a gasket and cover. > > I’m pretty handy and have done many projects on Sleepless including installing a new windlass, inverter, watermaker, bimini and electronics, but I think this is a job best left to someone who specializes in it. I was very glad that I had it done and felt better about knowing the condition of the tank. With the access opening already there, it would be an easier job in the future. > > Hope this helps. > > Carmine Petracca > Sleepless, NT 32-86 > Anacortes, WA > >> On Jun 19, 2022, at 1:31 PM, Harry Hungate via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: >> >> Has anyone figured out a method of cleaning the water and sludge from the fuel tank on NT-32? Single 200 gallon aluminum tank. >> >> Harry Hungate >> Bessie NT 32-238 >> Now in Manistique, MI >> _______________________________________________ >> Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org To unsubscribe send an >> email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org > _______________________________________________ > Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org To unsubscribe send an > email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org _______________________________________________ Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org

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Tom Krahn

Fri, Jun 24, 2022 10:18 PM

We removed a fuel polishing system from our boat and didn't reinstall it.
If anyone would like it, we'd be glad to give it away to a new home.
Available to pick up for free in Rhode Island.

Tom Krahn
Diana B. 32-285
Barrington, RI

On Sun, Jun 19, 2022 at 10:08 PM Paul Bulk via Sentoa <
sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote:

All good info. You can polish your fuel by bypassing the existing fuel
filter and running it through a pump and filter system. Over the course of
an hour or so you will completely filter all the fuel in your tank. If you
can somehow agitate the contents of the tank while you polish the fuel you
can remove almost all the contaminants. I haven’t done it but I have heard
it isn’t too difficult. I also imagine this would be straightforward to set
up.

Paul Bulk
Crown Prince
Brentwood Bay, BC
32-191

On Jun 19, 2022, at 17:07, Stephen via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org

wrote:

Nordic Tug fuel tanks take fuel directly from the bottom of the tank

and not through a pick up tube. If, when you go out on a rough day that
stirs up the tank, and it does not result in sludge gathering in your Racor
filter, then you have nothing to be concerned about. If there is a regular
build up of sludge in your Racor, then it may well require some
professional assistance.

Best wishes
Stephen Hill
NT37-199
Tug’n

Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 19, 2022, at 7:59 PM, Sam Collins via Sentoa <

sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote:

Clean Fuel comes to the site recirculates the fuel thru filters and

polishes the tank. No cutting-

Sam Collins
Tug-A-Long
1997 NT32 FB
Solomons, MD

Sent from my iPhone
Sam Collins

On Jun 19, 2022, at 6:18 PM, Harry Hungate via Sentoa <

sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote:

Hi, Carmine, and many, many thanks for your response. This certainly

sounds like a job for someone who specializes in this work. Cutting in to
a fuel tank is not something that I would willingly undertake! But, I do
not have any alternate ideas.

All the best,

Harry Hungate

On Jun 19, 2022, at 5:55 PM, Carmine Petracca via Sentoa <

sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote:

Hi Harry,

I hired a local company, which came highly recommended, to clean my

200gal. tank. After pumping the tank dry they cut an elongated hole in the
rear of the tank and proceeded to vacuum it out. There was little debris
and very little corrosion. If there had been much of either they would have
cut another hole and repeated the process until they had done the whole
tank. That wasn’t necessary in my case. They sealed the hole with a gasket
and cover.

I’m pretty handy and have done many projects on Sleepless including

installing a new windlass, inverter, watermaker, bimini and electronics,
but I think this is a job best left to someone who specializes in it. I was
very glad that I had it done and felt better about knowing the condition of
the tank. With the access opening already there, it would be an easier job
in the future.

Hope this helps.

Carmine Petracca
Sleepless, NT 32-86
Anacortes, WA

On Jun 19, 2022, at 1:31 PM, Harry Hungate via Sentoa <

sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote:

Has anyone figured out a method of cleaning the water and sludge

from the fuel tank on NT-32? Single 200 gallon aluminum tank.

Harry Hungate
Bessie NT 32-238
Now in Manistique, MI

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We removed a fuel polishing system from our boat and didn't reinstall it. If anyone would like it, we'd be glad to give it away to a new home. Available to pick up for free in Rhode Island. Tom Krahn Diana B. 32-285 Barrington, RI On Sun, Jun 19, 2022 at 10:08 PM Paul Bulk via Sentoa < sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: > All good info. You can polish your fuel by bypassing the existing fuel > filter and running it through a pump and filter system. Over the course of > an hour or so you will completely filter all the fuel in your tank. If you > can somehow agitate the contents of the tank while you polish the fuel you > can remove almost all the contaminants. I haven’t done it but I have heard > it isn’t too difficult. I also imagine this would be straightforward to set > up. > > Paul Bulk > Crown Prince > Brentwood Bay, BC > 32-191 > > > On Jun 19, 2022, at 17:07, Stephen via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> > wrote: > > > > Nordic Tug fuel tanks take fuel directly from the bottom of the tank > and not through a pick up tube. If, when you go out on a rough day that > stirs up the tank, and it does not result in sludge gathering in your Racor > filter, then you have nothing to be concerned about. If there is a regular > build up of sludge in your Racor, then it may well require some > professional assistance. > > > > Best wishes > > Stephen Hill > > NT37-199 > > Tug’n > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > >> On Jun 19, 2022, at 7:59 PM, Sam Collins via Sentoa < > sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: > >> > >> Clean Fuel comes to the site recirculates the fuel thru filters and > polishes the tank. No cutting- > >> > >> Sam Collins > >> Tug-A-Long > >> 1997 NT32 FB > >> Solomons, MD > >> > >> Sent from my iPhone > >> Sam Collins > >> > >> > >> > >>>> On Jun 19, 2022, at 6:18 PM, Harry Hungate via Sentoa < > sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: > >>> > >>> Hi, Carmine, and many, many thanks for your response. This certainly > sounds like a job for someone who specializes in this work. Cutting in to > a fuel tank is not something that I would willingly undertake! But, I do > not have any alternate ideas. > >>> > >>> All the best, > >>> > >>> Harry Hungate > >>> > >>>>> On Jun 19, 2022, at 5:55 PM, Carmine Petracca via Sentoa < > sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: > >>>> > >>>> Hi Harry, > >>>> > >>>> I hired a local company, which came highly recommended, to clean my > 200gal. tank. After pumping the tank dry they cut an elongated hole in the > rear of the tank and proceeded to vacuum it out. There was little debris > and very little corrosion. If there had been much of either they would have > cut another hole and repeated the process until they had done the whole > tank. That wasn’t necessary in my case. They sealed the hole with a gasket > and cover. > >>>> > >>>> I’m pretty handy and have done many projects on Sleepless including > installing a new windlass, inverter, watermaker, bimini and electronics, > but I think this is a job best left to someone who specializes in it. I was > very glad that I had it done and felt better about knowing the condition of > the tank. With the access opening already there, it would be an easier job > in the future. > >>>> > >>>> Hope this helps. > >>>> > >>>> Carmine Petracca > >>>> Sleepless, NT 32-86 > >>>> Anacortes, WA > >>>> > >>>>>> On Jun 19, 2022, at 1:31 PM, Harry Hungate via Sentoa < > sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>> Has anyone figured out a method of cleaning the water and sludge > from the fuel tank on NT-32? Single 200 gallon aluminum tank. > >>>>> > >>>>> Harry Hungate > >>>>> Bessie NT 32-238 > >>>>> Now in Manistique, MI > >>>>> _______________________________________________ > >>>>> Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org > >>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org > >>>> _______________________________________________ > >>>> Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org > >>>> To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org > >>> _______________________________________________ > >>> Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org > >>> To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org > >> To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org > > _______________________________________________ > > Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org > > To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org > _______________________________________________ > Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org > To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org >

DM

Dave Mackey

Fri, Jun 24, 2022 10:55 PM

I’d be happy to take that off your hands. I’m in MA and can pick it up.

David Mackey
978-578-0167

Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 24, 2022, at 6:19 PM, Tom Krahn via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org wrote:

We removed a fuel polishing system from our boat and didn't reinstall it.
If anyone would like it, we'd be glad to give it away to a new home.
Available to pick up for free in Rhode Island.

Tom Krahn
Diana B. 32-285
Barrington, RI

On Sun, Jun 19, 2022 at 10:08 PM Paul Bulk via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org wrote:
All good info. You can polish your fuel by bypassing the existing fuel filter and running it through a pump and filter system. Over the course of an hour or so you will completely filter all the fuel in your tank. If you can somehow agitate the contents of the tank while you polish the fuel you can remove almost all the contaminants. I haven’t done it but I have heard it isn’t too difficult. I also imagine this would be straightforward to set up.

Paul Bulk
Crown Prince
Brentwood Bay, BC
32-191

On Jun 19, 2022, at 17:07, Stephen via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org wrote:

Nordic Tug fuel tanks take fuel directly from the bottom of the tank and not through a pick up tube. If, when you go out on a rough day that stirs up the tank, and it does not result in sludge gathering in your Racor filter, then you have nothing to be concerned about. If there is a regular build up of sludge in your Racor, then it may well require some professional assistance.

Best wishes
Stephen Hill
NT37-199
Tug’n

Sent from my iPhone

On Jun 19, 2022, at 7:59 PM, Sam Collins via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org wrote:

Clean Fuel comes to the site recirculates the fuel thru filters and polishes the tank. No cutting-

Sam Collins
Tug-A-Long
1997 NT32 FB
Solomons, MD

Sent from my iPhone
Sam Collins

On Jun 19, 2022, at 6:18 PM, Harry Hungate via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org wrote:

Hi, Carmine, and many, many thanks for your response. This certainly sounds like a job for someone who specializes in this work. Cutting in to a fuel tank is not something that I would willingly undertake! But, I do not have any alternate ideas.

All the best,

Harry Hungate

On Jun 19, 2022, at 5:55 PM, Carmine Petracca via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org wrote:

Hi Harry,

I hired a local company, which came highly recommended, to clean my 200gal. tank. After pumping the tank dry they cut an elongated hole in the rear of the tank and proceeded to vacuum it out. There was little debris and very little corrosion. If there had been much of either they would have cut another hole and repeated the process until they had done the whole tank. That wasn’t necessary in my case. They sealed the hole with a gasket and cover.

I’m pretty handy and have done many projects on Sleepless including installing a new windlass, inverter, watermaker, bimini and electronics, but I think this is a job best left to someone who specializes in it. I was very glad that I had it done and felt better about knowing the condition of the tank. With the access opening already there, it would be an easier job in the future.

Hope this helps.

Carmine Petracca
Sleepless, NT 32-86
Anacortes, WA

On Jun 19, 2022, at 1:31 PM, Harry Hungate via Sentoa sentoa@lists.sentoa.org wrote:

Has anyone figured out a method of cleaning the water and sludge from the fuel tank on NT-32? Single 200 gallon aluminum tank.

Harry Hungate
Bessie NT 32-238
Now in Manistique, MI

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I’d be happy to take that off your hands. I’m in MA and can pick it up. David Mackey 978-578-0167 Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 24, 2022, at 6:19 PM, Tom Krahn via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: > > > We removed a fuel polishing system from our boat and didn't reinstall it. > If anyone would like it, we'd be glad to give it away to a new home. > Available to pick up for free in Rhode Island. > > Tom Krahn > Diana B. 32-285 > Barrington, RI > >> On Sun, Jun 19, 2022 at 10:08 PM Paul Bulk via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: >> All good info. You can polish your fuel by bypassing the existing fuel filter and running it through a pump and filter system. Over the course of an hour or so you will completely filter all the fuel in your tank. If you can somehow agitate the contents of the tank while you polish the fuel you can remove almost all the contaminants. I haven’t done it but I have heard it isn’t too difficult. I also imagine this would be straightforward to set up. >> >> Paul Bulk >> Crown Prince >> Brentwood Bay, BC >> 32-191 >> >> > On Jun 19, 2022, at 17:07, Stephen via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: >> > >> > Nordic Tug fuel tanks take fuel directly from the bottom of the tank and not through a pick up tube. If, when you go out on a rough day that stirs up the tank, and it does not result in sludge gathering in your Racor filter, then you have nothing to be concerned about. If there is a regular build up of sludge in your Racor, then it may well require some professional assistance. >> > >> > Best wishes >> > Stephen Hill >> > NT37-199 >> > Tug’n >> > >> > Sent from my iPhone >> > >> >> On Jun 19, 2022, at 7:59 PM, Sam Collins via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: >> >> >> >> Clean Fuel comes to the site recirculates the fuel thru filters and polishes the tank. No cutting- >> >> >> >> Sam Collins >> >> Tug-A-Long >> >> 1997 NT32 FB >> >> Solomons, MD >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> Sam Collins >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>>> On Jun 19, 2022, at 6:18 PM, Harry Hungate via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: >> >>> >> >>> Hi, Carmine, and many, many thanks for your response. This certainly sounds like a job for someone who specializes in this work. Cutting in to a fuel tank is not something that I would willingly undertake! But, I do not have any alternate ideas. >> >>> >> >>> All the best, >> >>> >> >>> Harry Hungate >> >>> >> >>>>> On Jun 19, 2022, at 5:55 PM, Carmine Petracca via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: >> >>>> >> >>>> Hi Harry, >> >>>> >> >>>> I hired a local company, which came highly recommended, to clean my 200gal. tank. After pumping the tank dry they cut an elongated hole in the rear of the tank and proceeded to vacuum it out. There was little debris and very little corrosion. If there had been much of either they would have cut another hole and repeated the process until they had done the whole tank. That wasn’t necessary in my case. They sealed the hole with a gasket and cover. >> >>>> >> >>>> I’m pretty handy and have done many projects on Sleepless including installing a new windlass, inverter, watermaker, bimini and electronics, but I think this is a job best left to someone who specializes in it. I was very glad that I had it done and felt better about knowing the condition of the tank. With the access opening already there, it would be an easier job in the future. >> >>>> >> >>>> Hope this helps. >> >>>> >> >>>> Carmine Petracca >> >>>> Sleepless, NT 32-86 >> >>>> Anacortes, WA >> >>>> >> >>>>>> On Jun 19, 2022, at 1:31 PM, Harry Hungate via Sentoa <sentoa@lists.sentoa.org> wrote: >> >>>>> >> >>>>> Has anyone figured out a method of cleaning the water and sludge from the fuel tank on NT-32? Single 200 gallon aluminum tank. >> >>>>> >> >>>>> Harry Hungate >> >>>>> Bessie NT 32-238 >> >>>>> Now in Manistique, MI >> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >> >>>>> Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org >> >>>>> To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org >> >>>> _______________________________________________ >> >>>> Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org >> >>>> To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org >> >>> _______________________________________________ >> >>> Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org >> >>> To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org >> >> To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org >> > _______________________________________________ >> > Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org >> > To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org >> _______________________________________________ >> Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org >> To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org > _______________________________________________ > Sentoa mailing list -- sentoa@lists.sentoa.org > To unsubscribe send an email to sentoa-leave@lists.sentoa.org