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Plastic Fuel Tanks & Ethanol Gas

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Sorry if this subject has been covered allready has any one with fiberglass fuel tanks used these new Plastic Fuel tanks as a replacment option?
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There has been a lot of talk and attempts to solve space and capacity problems with the "standard" tanks that are available. I have a B-20 Bahia Mar I went through that with, and after all was said and done, it was easier, cheaper and safer to pull the tank and use it for measurements for an aluminum fabrication. No one wants to commit to whether they can handle E-15 if it's ever forced on us.
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Post by Peter »

Walter pretty much covers it all.

Amen

10% Ethanol won't kill a plastic tank, but it permeates through it. And you have to find a tank that fits your bilge and needs. Just get an aluminnum tank and be done. My 2 cents: get it in 3/16 instead of the standard 1/8.

Small up-charge; big return in longevity.

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Walter if you ever decide your 20 Bahia needs a new steward keep me in mind. I could have a lot of fun with that.
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Post by ianupton »

Mark - the B20 Bahia is an amazing little boat.

Someday mine might even see the water again.

You would not be disappointed.

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