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by Scuba-Do
Jul 6th, '09, 07:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Replace or Fix Leaky Fresh Water Tank on a 1985 Bertram 30
Replies: 1
Views: 1570

Replace or Fix Leaky Fresh Water Tank on a 1985 Bertram 30

Hi, I have a 1985 Bertram 30 with 61 gallon fresh water holding tank. Recently the tank has developed a leak. I cannot see the leak, however I can see water trickling into the bilge every time I fill up the tank. Over time the majority of the water in the tank is emptying into the bilge. The tank is...
by Scuba-Do
Oct 23rd, '07, 18:00
Forum: Ethanol
Topic: Winter lay-up with Ethanol fuel in Fiberglass Fuel Tanks
Replies: 10
Views: 7647

Ethanol and the Bertram fiberglass fuel tanks

I have been using Ethanol based fuel for 2 years now. It's possible that my 1985 Bertram 30 Fiberglass tank is one that was made with the ethanol resistant resin, however I'm not taking any chances. I'm going to drain the tank through the pick-up and deal with the condensation issues. I will dump so...
by Scuba-Do
Oct 16th, '07, 16:50
Forum: Ethanol
Topic: Winter lay-up with Ethanol fuel in Fiberglass Fuel Tanks
Replies: 10
Views: 7647

Winter lay-up with Ethanol fuel in Fiberglass Fuel Tanks

Hi, I have a 1985 Bertram 30 Flybridge Cruiser with a 220 Gallon Fiberglass Tank. The old procedure when winterizing is to fill the tank and add fuel stabilizer. By filling the tanks you prevent condensation from depositing water in the fuel over the winter. That was before E-10 / Ethanol Gasoline. ...