Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos

Posted by JamieK on 02/13/09 - 8:20 AM

Just out of curiosity, & I pray I'm not jinxing myself, but do you guys know the time expectancy of the fuel tank in this boat. I'm wondering, because I'm bringing it in for the re-power soon, if I can somehow have this guy flush the tank & check it, if there even is a way, or do you have to let the leaks begins ?? God, I wish I didn't just say that. Are they made out of aluminum or ?

Posted by Binkie on 02/13/09 - 9:26 AM

(do you have to let the leaks begins ?? God, I wish I didn't just say that.) LOL Why then didn`t you just delete that sentence. The spoken work can not be recalled, but the typed sentence on a computer keyboard can be deleted if it has not been sent.

Seriously, if you are concerned about the fuel in the tank, just have it drained, and if you are concerned about leaks, have the tank pressure tested.

Posted by Phil T on 02/13/09 - 10:36 AM

Jamie -

The record on age for your aluminum tank, originally made (and still available) from Florida Marine Tank, Inc. is wide open.

Some members have replaced them at 10 years while others have more than 25 years without issue.

Was the boat stored in the water? Fresh or Salt?
Do you have a heavy smell of gas while standing amidships?

If this boat is new-to-you, I would be more concerned with the hoses than the tank. This is one item that warrants you to investigate. What is the date stamp on the vent/fill hoses? It should be accessible below the gas cap.

Tell us more about the boat, its use and condition. In what shape is she in? Start a personal page.

Posted by JamieK on 02/14/09 - 7:27 AM

Actually, this boat was originally from Marthas Vineyard, then a freshwater boat for about six years (Maybe, maybe,maybe 10 hours on it a year0, then sat dry dock for about five years, and now, me having it in the Long Island Sound. I'm sure I'm just over worrying, but I figured right now, I have a couple extra bucks, so when I re-power, I can get it checked. I really want to have a decent season. Many, many, years, and boats, I've just been B.O.A.T (Break Out Another Thousand-$), so my goal is, try to have a close to flawless year. I would hate to have any major issues this year. So there you go. I definately don't smell, or have fuel in then bilge, or anything like that, was just curious.