Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 1980 22' outrage needs a new tank any input???

Posted by dthinds on 12/31/10 - 1:36 PM
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OK I'm starting to get more and more confused on the best way to put a new tank in the outrage coffin. I just read David Pascoe article on "How to install an Aluminum Fuel tank"

http://www.yachtsurvey.com/fueltank.htm

Do most people agree with this? Most of it makes a lot of sense except the no paint? I looked at most of the past threads that show tank installs and it seamsalmost all of the tanks where being painted with a epoxy or tar. Some one even suggested a spray on truck bed liner... This article says not to put anything on the tank so that the tank can breath and naturally repeal corrosion.
On the glue down has any one done this method with the angled floor of the coffin? Sound solid i was thinking dry deck or tank matts but this sounds better.....
Any one have any thoughts?
Thanks
DH