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Whew, getting below the inspection plate makes me feel like an archeologist! Yuk. The large fuel line going into the tank from the filler is a little dry rotted, but nice to see BW double clamped the hose. Dang ethanol fuel has made farmers wealthier but cost boaters billions in repairs. I can say this as I own a farm ha. Not long ago I found the ventilation line on a boat had corroded and broken right off releasing the fumes into the hull. Mine looks pretty good.