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Original tank from 1986 15ft whaler. The tank has no leaks or cracks and is in great condition. Call/text 910 2six4-443five for more info/questions...asking 100.00...eastern,nc
Long ago I had purchased a used Pate fiberglass tank for my 1988 Montauk (17 feet). It was a great tank and fit the boat really well. Then the gas formulations changed to include ethanol in the blend. This negated the use of the tank as the resin used to construct it were not formulated to resist the ethanol and would cause the resin components to leach into the tank and cause a gummy residue that would gunk up the works. I don't think anyone uses the Pate tanks anymore. Is that the case with all older fiberglass tanks?
rlboeri wrote:
Long ago I had purchased a used Pate fiberglass tank for my 1988 Montauk (17 feet). It was a great tank and fit the boat really well. Then the gas formulations changed to include ethanol in the blend. This negated the use of the tank as the resin used to construct it were not formulated to resist the ethanol and would cause the resin components to leach into the tank and cause a gummy residue that would gunk up the works. I don't think anyone uses the Pate tanks anymore. Is that the case with all older fiberglass tanks?
I just bought the boat and I'm not aware of any issues. The previous owner said he zero issues with the motor and so far it's ran like a top for me. I run longs distances to fish, so I'm installing a larger tank. I would be glad to let a potential buyer inspect or take it somewhere to have inspected before any money changed hands.
I have a 15 gallon pate tank in my 1996 Dauntless 15. I am able to find ethanol free gas near me and use that. If I fuel up with ethanol, I make sure to burn it up. When I get home I add the ethanol free gas i buy. No problems for two seasons. Thankfully, the tank was clean when I bought the boat.
A helpful link to find ethanol free gas in your area. www.pure-gas.org
Anyone who uses normal pump gas with any ethanol will be ill served to use a fiberglass gas tank. They do not hold up to ethanol fuel.
You can do a google search for fiberglass gas tanks vs ethanol fuel and see the results for yourself.
If someone has a ready source of non-ethanol gas they can use the tank without the danger of damage to their engines. I personally use only non-ethanol gas in my boats' fuel tanks and in all my yard equipment. Expensive gas but I prefer it.
