fiberglass gas tank???

[26aftcab454]

I have a nice Wellcraft 1986 26aft cabin-
got the boat several mos. ago and have just now pulled the floor acces and see a fiberglass tank. under the cabin floor. There are other post here saying Wellcraft used PLASTIC TANKS-never fiberglass anyone know?
.Has anybody replaced one???
The cabin has a slight gas odor after setting up a couple days. I always run the blower 4 min and pull up the hatch for a sniff before starting.As I said earlier- the boat is in great condition and was repowerd in '96 with 454Mercrusier with bravo3 drive. Has genset/ HVAC, hotwater heater- elect anchor winch and a good galvinized roller trl- This is my 1st post and from what I have read elsewhere I'm gonna have to replace the tank if it is FIBERGLASS soon. latter.

 

[26aftcab454]

Re: fiberglass gas tank???

Owner's manual says it is a " aluminum baffled tank" YEEWWWH!!
I had a firing miss @2500rpm and was thinking the carb was the problem as I had a strong gas odor. So I ran 2 tanks with carb & tank conditioner thru and also sprayed 1/2 a can of carb cleaner in her with no improvements. I took the marina mechanic for a ride and imediately said it was a non firing plug. Had him pull and clean distriutor and check spark plug wires( all good) and install new plugs. Runs like a champ now. It ran 43MPH on GPS WOT. I usually cruise at 3200RPM at 26MPH. Surely not fast for some but it works for me.My pick up trk pulls it well except up the ramp 2wheel drive. Have not gotten stuck but for a few minutes.