aluminum fuel tank repair

[3car]

I have a grady white 204c, and while removing the fuel tank for cleaning I made some discoveries. The tank has some corrosion damage. It has been welded in a couple spots, and fiberglassed in a couple more. I went to a local supplier to replace the tank today, but I found that my tank seems to be an odd size. I have decided to repair it to get me through the year, and probably have a custom tank built. The old tank isnt leaking, but my goal is to keep it that way until I replace it. What is the best wat yo patch up the corroded areas? Some type of epoxy? What about the previous fibergalss repairs?

 

[dingbat]

Re: aluminum fuel tank repair

I was fortunate and my tank on my 1986 204 was in great shape. It's was just my fuel hoses that had gotten old and where leaking.

If it's been patched that many times it's on its last legs and needs replaced. All you need is a catastrophic failure and you end up with 62 gallons of fuel in the bilge.

The tanks where custom for Grady by RDS in Perry Fla. and Florida
Florida Marine Tanks, near Miami. I understand that some of the new 20' Gradys have poly tanks so you might check around for one of those as well.

 

[garycinn]

Re: aluminum fuel tank repair

check out www.oceanlinkinc.com for lots of options.

 

[tommays]

Re: aluminum fuel tank repair

This is really just a place were you can not CUT corners


There are just to many other people around your boat that would be injured or worse


Tommays

 

[David B.]

Re: aluminum fuel tank repair

I know a guy that took his aluminum fuel tank to a welding shop to get fixed, he said it didn,t cost much

 

[wncrjb]

Re: aluminum fuel tank repair

I just go my 23 gallon aluminum tank back today from getting repaired. I had some corrosion damage in the bottom of it. I had the the old bottom cut out and a new one welded in. It cost me around $ 100.00.
I know a new poly tank would be cheaper but I like to keep things original when possible.

wncrjb

 

[reelfishin]

Re: aluminum fuel tank repair

The in hull tank in my Hydra Sports had a badly corroded filler neck, I took the tank out, drained and cleaned the tank out and cut out the bad spot and welded in a new filler spout. I also reinforced that area so it won't be a problem down the road.