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Posted by joyquill on 08/20/13 - 5:35 PM

The gas tank on my 1984 18' Outrage needs to be replaced. What is the best tank to purchase -- one that will not be damaged by today's gas?

Posted by Jbeaux2000 on 08/22/13 - 6:12 AM

There is a lot of info on this site. Search it and enjoy.

For replacement tank, pop the front fuel sender cover off on the floor by your center console and look for manufacturer sticker on tank. I just did this for parts to mine. If tank is made by Florida marine tanks , get capacity and call them. They are still making the tanks and are ethanol complaint. You just at need new fuel lines/vent lines, etc.
http://www.floridamarinetanks.cometanks.com
Good luck

Edited by Jbeaux2000 on 08/22/13 - 6:14 AM

Posted by Phil T on 08/22/13 - 4:17 PM

You should add your location to your profile so we can provide you geographic-based advice.

If you south of NY and east of the Mississippi, Florida Marine is the right way to go. Outside of this area, shipping will get progressively more expensive the farther you are. A local aluminum fabricator can make you a tank using the existing one as a template.

Figure ~ $1k including the replacement of hoses.

Posted by joyquill on 08/22/13 - 4:48 PM

Thanks to both of you for this advice. This is a huge help!
PS. We're in Annapolis.

Posted by Henry Mariani on 08/30/13 - 7:30 PM

Are you sure you need to replace your tank? I have a 1984 outrage. I just went through this last week . look at my post in boats under 1984 OUTRAGE FUEL PICK UP STUCK... My 1984 had an19 83 tank mfg. by florida marine tanks.
I thought I needed a new tank...turns out the fiel pick up line was blocked . cleaned the tank out. runs great good luck........Henry

Edited by Joe Kriz on 08/30/13 - 9:00 PM