Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: What is my fuel tank made from.

Posted by bosnsm8 on 03/12/12 - 8:42 AM
#1

I have a 1997 dauntless 20' dual console. I was wondering How to tell if my fuel tank if fiberglass or aluminum or something else. Hull I'd number is on my page. Thank you.

Edited by Joe Kriz on 03/12/12 - 11:20 AM

Posted by Bake on 03/12/12 - 9:40 AM
#2

I would think it would be Aluminum.

Posted by Phil T on 03/12/12 - 9:41 AM
#3

It is either aluminum or plastic.

Boston Whaler never installed fiberglass above or under deck fuel tanks.

Posted by Tom W Clark on 03/12/12 - 11:12 AM
#4

It is polyethylene plastic.

Posted by bosnsm8 on 03/12/12 - 4:02 PM
#5

Even though it's below deck

Posted by Bake on 03/12/12 - 4:18 PM
#6

polyethylene plastic uh? that should last forever, is there any draw back to the plastic?