Many of our older model Sabre's built back in the 80's time frame were equipped with a CNG stove, and have one or two bottles stored in a locker in the cockpit. Over the years these tanks can develop surface rust and degradation. These tanks should be inspected yearly to make sure that they are safe and can handle the pressure of compressed gas. I mention this because we were just recently notified of an incident that took place on a 1985 Sabre 36 where one of the cng tanks exploded, (thankfully no one was onboard) and caused a fair amount of damage to the transom and starboard corner of the hull. There is one company that I am aware of that can service, refill, and I believe replace CNG tanks. They are Corp Brothers. Visit the web site and you will see a list of facilities that they have.
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All the engine oil in my 1990 Sabre 38 drained out because the oil pan rusted through on my Westerbeek 38B. I believe it rusted because water under the oil rusted the pan from the inside out. I would assume all such engines of this vinatage may suffer the same failure. Look for a rough spot on the lowest point on the oil pan.
Posted by: Sheridan Carey | July 06, 2008 at 10:57 PM
Finding places that exchange CNG bottles is not easy. Even the CorpBrothers web site (mentioned above) has stale information. Call any dealer listed on their web page to confirm before making the trip to the refilling station.
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