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    Replacing 1997 22' cruiser fuel tanks

    My tanks '97 are somewhat translucent polyethylene but very hard to see fuel level (unless dark outside and a flashlight shining into tank). They do have fuel gauge (do not work well despite replacement a few years ago) with gasket on top, which is where the fuel is leaking. Are you suggesting...
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    Replacing 1997 22' cruiser fuel tanks

    Thanks, all. Sounds like bad tanks is not so likely even tho 20 yrs old, but bad gas and possibly hoses. So I will try to empty, clean, replace hoses and check that result. Yes, there is some leakage at filling, I guess gaskets at the top of the tanks need replacing. If I can ever retire, I may...
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    Replacing 1997 22' cruiser fuel tanks

    My mechanic (I am not mechanical) says ethanol is dissolving my old tanks and is the reason filters are clogging with gunk. No C-Dory dealer around here, any advice on what replacement tanks to get, and installation tips specific to C-Dory 22'? Should I make the 14 hour drive to Wefings in...
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    single-axle trailer adequate?

    Thanks everybody for your comments, I guess I'll not try to squeak by with fixing up my current single axle, but will go for a new tandem. I may be back here soon to check out your experiences with the trailer brands and options I find available locally. And for the new 25 gal. tanks, no C-Dory...
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    single-axle trailer adequate?

    I got a 97 22' cruiser in 2002, came from a short-lived dealership in Houston and I'm wondering if the single axle EZloader trailer it came with is adequate, before spending a lot of money on refurbishing it. I've noticed most of you have dual axle. I have taken it to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico...
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    single-axle trailer adequate?

    I got a 97 22' cruiser in 2002, came from a short-lived dealership in Houston and I'm wondering if the single axle EZloader trailer it came with is adequate, before spending a lot of money on refurbishing it. I've noticed most of you have dual axle. I have taken it to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico...
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