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Tim - Don't worry about it. I use the Merc fittings on a pair of red plastic Tempo 12's, Montauk style, on my Ribside 21 when I need extra fuel capacity, and the Tempo/Moeller withdrawl fittings hold the Merc connectors well, with no problems. The plastic tank fittings are actually quite strong and have that large hexagonal nut support fitting on the top. and are designed to rotate 360 degrees.

When you plug in the fuel line, one hand holds the receptor fitting, while you push in and twist the insert fitting. There is really no stress on the fuel tank plastic fitting itself.

Give it a try, you'll see that it works fine.