Re: Fuel Tank
Had a 1984 Grady CC tank went south in 1996, just got pourous and started leaking. The tank wasn't painted or treated in an way and just sat in the bottom firmly held down with straps. It was supposed to be isolated by a bulkhead from the bilge area in the motor well area. Needless to say it was replaced and painted with some sort of special marine paint. I bought the 1985 Seacraft and almost immediately (parnoia) checked the tank and replaced all fill and vent hoses. The tank is a 144 gal and I was pleased to see it is mounted above the bilge and is Zinc chromated painted. I have been told this should last a long time, if it is kept out of the bilge water and if the paint coating stays on. I am not sure age has anything to do with the life of a tank.
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