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I just pulled off the fuel tank cover to get it replaced, and I found the tank looked good and had a Florida Marine Tank sticker on it. The address is still in FL on the sticker.

Does this mean its a replacement tank?

Also there were sheets of foam in decent condition around it, and it's not glued down at all. I know this because it's floating on all the water in the compartment. The tank is aluminum painted green. I believe Florida Marine made the OEM tanks as well.

The previous owner just ran on deck tanks, saying he didn't know the condition of the tank and didn't want to worry about it. He bought the boat in 2010.

Is there a source for the in deck fuel gauge and hatch?

Thanks for the help.

Pics are coming soon of the new project.

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There is a very good chance the fuel tank is original. That is not unheard of and does not mean it has be replaced.

FMT made the original tanks and still produces replacement tanks from the original drawings.

I would be more concerned with the fuel vent, fill and motor fuel hoses than the tank. If they are original, replacement is very very important.

Is there something wrong with the fuel gauge?

Are you are talking about the clear round cover in the deck to view the gauge? Is it missing or just cloudy?

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Nothing wrong with the gauge, just cloudy and has condensation in it. The clear port cover is cloudy, but there. The housing is broken into multiple pieces. I am replacing the fuel tank cover with starboard anti skid. I'd like to have an access cover for my plastics guy to fit to it.

I will replace the hoses first thing. Thanks for the advice.

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Most part info can be found on the front page under the icon shown below.
"OEM Parts Info and Photos" link.
Scroll through the parts and look for "Deck Plates".

http://www.whalercentral.com/images/P...0LogoS.gif

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Thanks for the help. Just ordered one.