Plastic Fuel Tanks & Ethanol Gas

bertram 20 · Post by **bertram 20** » Dec 5th, '11, 11:28

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?

In Memory Walter K · Post by **In Memory Walter K** » Dec 5th, '11, 12:40

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.

Peter · Post by **Peter** » Dec 5th, '11, 22:21

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.

Peter

MarkS · Post by **MarkS** » Dec 6th, '11, 18:53

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.

ianupton · Post by **ianupton** » Dec 7th, '11, 01:33

Mark - the B20 Bahia is an amazing little boat.

Someday mine might even see the water again.

You would not be disappointed.

Ian.

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Plastic Fuel Tanks & Ethanol Gas

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