gas tank

ROBCAR · #1 12-05-2008, 01:27 AM

I maybe going through the same situation with the tank and wonder 1. How can you check to see if the tank has no leaks?, and Why do you need to put epoxy the tank?

And incase I may need to replace it, do you have anyone who may do this job in Miami.

thanks in advance for any possible input.

Rob

BigLew · #2 12-05-2008, 05:27 AM

RobCar,

Take a look at this. It seems to be pretty thorough and it is by someone who should know what he is talking about. Neither I nor anyone who I have spoken with finds anything wrong with anything the author says in his discussion.

http://www.yachtsurvey.com/fueltank.htm

Good luck!

ROBCAR · #3 12-06-2008, 12:15 AM

Thank BigLew, Fellow-Ship and Stoney for all the great info. I will check the link sent on the Yacht survey to get more familiar with this tank issue.

I figure now is the time to replace it, while in the overhauling process and before painting.

Rob

Caymanboy · #4 12-06-2008, 07:41 PM

I'm in ft lauderdale, I'm redoing my 20', tank and all, e-mail me if you want to talk about your tank. obparker@att.net

ROBCAR · #5 12-06-2008, 08:29 PM

Caymanboy, I just sent you an email with my contact info. I am also re-doing my 20 footer 1979 MA.

FELLOW-SHIP · #6 12-05-2008, 08:27 AM

Robcar

As for your first question usually the smell of gas in the bilge is the first sign. Then if you see some gas in the bilge there is no doubt. Really the smell is all you need to know if you have a problem or not.

The epoxy process has become a option ever since the Pick Up truck epoxy roll on liners have come onto the market. When I did mine in 2001 no one was doing it that way. We were just starting to move away from the foam and put them in like the yacht survey fuel tank process suggested.

I had a tank made in Miami in 2001 if you need one local let me know and I will dig up the info.

FellowShip

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