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raw 02-26-2004 07:56 PM

Auuminum fuel tank encapsulated in fiberglass
 
I bought a 1974 23' Scepter with a aluminum fuel tank encapsulated in fiberglass. I asked a local fiberglass guy who has a good reputation what he thought, he said if he bought a new aluminum tank he would encapsulate it in fiberglass. As far as I know this is the original tank. Any opinions would be appreciated.

strick 02-27-2004 12:15 AM

Re: Auuminum fuel tank encapsulated in fiberglass
 
Considering that a properly made and installed aluminum gas tank can last for 30 plus years without a problem I really dont see the need. I coated mine with coal tar epoxy and I thought that was a bit of over kill. Encapsulating it in fiberglass seems a bit extreme to me... kinda like wearing three condoms when you only need one.

Strick

Capt Chuck 02-27-2004 07:30 AM

Re: Auuminum fuel tank encapsulated in fiberglass
 
Hey Strick

Quote:

bit extreme to me... kinda like wearing three condoms when you only need one

What's a condom [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img] Oh I get it, Ikan once told me it was like taking a shower with a raincoat on [img]/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]


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