Posted by tim harris on 03/25/07 - 4:54 PM
#1
Hi glad to be a member.I have removed the old tank and will bring it to a welder for possible repair.If not was thinking about having a smaller tank built ???.
The leaks seam to be from water trapped between the foam & tank sides. The top & bottom are in good condition, is there a better foam or different way to reinstall & seal water from the tank. Any tips on products needed or installation would be helpfull.
THANKS Tim
Edited by Mike on 03/25/07 - 5:05 PM
Posted by Joe Kriz on 03/26/07 - 10:41 PM
#2
Tim,
Welcome Aboard WhalerCentral.
Original tanks are still available from Florida Marine Tanks if you want to go new.
Not much can be done for keeping all water out of a boat or cavity. Some tanks will last longer than others due to whether the boat is kept outdoors or indoors, neglected or taken care of, etc...
If it were me, I would buy a brand new tank and make sure everything was sealed the best way possible to stop water from getting down into the cavity.
It is always a good idea to remove the deck plates when the boat is stored inside or covered for the winter or stored for the off-season. This will help dry out the fuel tank cavity.