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07-03-2010, 03:41 PM
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Re: Fuel tank
When I did my tank on my 1889 23WA, I found that the tank was free of the foam and the screws on 3 our of 4 places were free of the stringers. That made it easy to get the tank out, (other than having to cut 1/2" off of each side of the hole to get the wider tank out. I had to cut 3 feet off the rear of the tank to get it out of the large hole,it was 99 inches long and I probably would have had to remove the Honda outboard to take it straight out the back). I then used a putty knife which peeled the foam from the stringers easily. When the guy replaced the tank, he had them make lips on front and rear of the tank, then made a wood block to fit over the lip and screwed to the tank deck and then glassed them in place. We also foamed the tank w/ neoprene strips under the tank to drain water and foamed in the new tank. I think it will last the rest of my lifetime and boating days. Not that I am really that old so I do expect about 20 more years of service, but don't think I will be boat at 86 YOA.
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07-04-2010, 10:46 AM
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Re: Fuel tank
What is an inca tank?
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07-05-2010, 09:03 AM
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Re: Fuel tank
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This is right off the inca website Rotationally Molded Plastic Fuel Tank vs. Metal Fuel Tank Plastic has many advantages over metal when used to create fuel tanks and other components: Lighter weight than most metal (Plastic fuel tanks are 30% lighter than comparable metal tanks, also contributing to greater fuel efficiency for the product.) More durable - One-piece seamless design is virtually indestructible. (Seamed metal tanks can fracture and leak.) - Greater impact strength provided. - Material cannot rust. - Plastic resists corrosion and damage from fuel additives. - Longer life span ensured. Nonexplosive and safer than metal (A metal tank can explode when it catches on fire.) Better compartment space utilization (The shape or design of the product is less restricted by the material, so the plastic can conform easily to the shape required for the product and space availability. This feature saves on cost, size and weight of the component.) More convenient (Installation can be easier.) Material transparency (Use of translucent plastic allow content visibility, such as content level in a tank or gauge.) Low cost of material and production
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07-11-2010, 04:04 PM
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Re: Fuel tank up date
So,
The boat has been hauled. I'm not entirely sure that it's the fuel tank, but it stopped leaking fuel into the bilge when the tank got down to around 20 gallons. This leads me to think it has a hole about halfway up the tank, and that the lines, filler, vent are fine. (or course, I'll replace them too.) Got the console unscrewed and leaned over, got the hatch up and lines unhooked. Just need to pull the steering so I can lift the console off and have at that nasty foam. (which is wet.) The tank still has it's sticker on it . It was made by "Sportsman" in Miami, FL. 47 gallons. In the place labeled "Year" it just says "10-8" Weird. Any info as to this being an original tank from '79 or so? It has six tabs, four of which were screwed to plywood blocks that are against the stringers. One of those tabs had separated from the tank. Also, the tank has some swelling/ buckling going on, like a poly tank left in the sun with the vent closed. Thanks for all your help guys, one of these days I might get around to posting some pics.
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#5
07-12-2010, 05:59 PM
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Re: Fuel tank up date
I think FF is leaving Mike alone for a while...
Got the first Inca tank for a guy on my site, all worked out smoothly, he got the exact tank he needed for his AS, about $100 less than a comparable Moeller, which wasn't the same tank, and I made some money...  I've done 2 tanks through Ray at RDS, all the details have went well... 
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#6
07-12-2010, 06:20 PM
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Re: Fuel tank up date
seabob,
Sounds good. As soon as I get that badboy out and measured, I'll shoot you a pm. Thanks for your help!
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#7
07-12-2010, 06:29 PM
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Re: Fuel tank up date
Are there any drawbacks to the plastic tanks?
It just doesn't seem right to me, for whatever reason. Are manufacturers using them in new boats?
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#8
07-14-2010, 09:16 PM
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Re: Fuel tank up date
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