I have draincocks at the lowest point in each tank. I periodically
drain off any accumulated water and sediment. Some tanks don't
lend themselves to this setup. I'm almost finished building
a permanent polishing system. I went through the misery of
frequent filter changes and having to be towed. Hated it!
The stress of having filters clog up frequently eventually led
to the failure of the lift pump.

Doug
s/v Callista

"Brian Whatcott" wrote in message
...
A peek at the several threads that have run on the topic of
"Fuel-polishing" might be useful to you.

A pump, water-seperator, filter and return to the same tank
would fix it up given patience.

Not sure that the tank is leaking water, it just naturally
gets in even from condensation, and stays in, capped by fuel,
for ever.....

Brian W

On 25 Jan 2004 07:45:45 -0800, (Vince
LoRusso) wrote:

I bought a Whitby 42 last June and she has water, fuel and dirt in the
center fuel tank. This tank is located in the keel with an access
plate almost under the motor. I sucked out everything that I could
but the tank is fare from usable.

Anyone have any suggestions how to clean up and seal off this tank so
I can use it?

Thanks,

Vince LoRusso of S/V Horizons