realcaptron
Regular Contributor
dub question that probably nobody can definitively answer, but just for conversation....
What is the life expectancy of an aluminum fuel tank? I know of boats that are famous for tank failure due in part to installation design, i.e. starboard tanks on Bayliner 32's. I know of a couple boats that were much newer than mine, both 90's vintage that had failed tanks, one diesel one gas. And I know of people running ancient boats that don't even think about their fuel tanks. Mine are 1976, and due to installation placement, I am certain they are original. No evident leaks yet, but I wonder. Changing them out just for preventive would cost more than value of boat due to surgery that would be needed. How old are yours?
What is the life expectancy of an aluminum fuel tank? I know of boats that are famous for tank failure due in part to installation design, i.e. starboard tanks on Bayliner 32's. I know of a couple boats that were much newer than mine, both 90's vintage that had failed tanks, one diesel one gas. And I know of people running ancient boats that don't even think about their fuel tanks. Mine are 1976, and due to installation placement, I am certain they are original. No evident leaks yet, but I wonder. Changing them out just for preventive would cost more than value of boat due to surgery that would be needed. How old are yours?
