Gas Tank

[coach_17]

Hi all, I have recently purchased my first boat and am in the process of replacing the floor. The previous owner patched a few spots and threw household carpet over it. I have removed the old floor, and found the original gas tank looks like it is still in great shape. It had the hoses cut off and was full of water. I have drained the water out and would like to re-install it before I put the floor back down. Any ideas why the previous owners would have just cut the hoses and left it. What do i need to do to this tank to use it again?

Sorry for my ignorance.

Paul

 

[roughshot]

Re: Gas Tank

Woodonglass gave me this link when I asked about reconditioning and sealing my tank.
http://www.kbs-coatings.com/Gold-Sta...aler_p_30.html

I can't even assume why he abandoned the tank but pull it out and inspect it.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Gas Tank

Welcome to iBoats! It may have been leaking. Like roughshot said you can "fixem" if you want to go to the trouble, and they are a bit of trouble. How big is the tank? If you want to go to the effort you can clean em out and seal em up to make em usable again. Depends on how bad you want it.

I'm just sayin...

 

[coach_17]

Re: Gas Tank

Thanks for the quick replies

It is a 72 litre tank. I don't think it was leaking because it was full to the top of water, I would think that that would have leaked out.

There are 3 hoses coming out of the top, I assume a fill hose(bigger) and fuel line to the motor and a vent line. Does that sound like a reasonable assumption? I can take pics tonight and post.

Thanks again

Paul

 

[Bifflefan]

Re: Gas Tank

So the pressing question is, How did it get full of water?
If its leaking on the top you wont have a leak per-say, but will get water in the tank and thats bad too.

If its an aluminum tank, a radiator shop may be able to fix any holes.

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Gas Tank

Yep, that sounds about right. If its not leaking then just dry it out and use it. Drain the water and rig up shop vac set to blow air into it to dry it out. Might be a little hard to Shake Rattle and Roll the inside to ensure you get the rust out of it but you should do the best you can and then Use the sealer to seal it up and keep any rust particle from contaminating the fuel lines and you should be good to go.

I'm just sayin...

 

[coach_17]

Re: Gas Tank

The hoses were just cut off at the top of the tank and I'm not sure how long ago. I just assumed thats how the water got in there.

You said to use the sealer to seal it up and then use it. Where do I get sealer/what do I use to seal it?

Thanks again for the help

Paul

 

[Woodonglass]

Re: Gas Tank

This will do it
http://www.kbs-coatings.com/Gold-Sta...aler_p_30.html

 

[robert graham]

Re: Gas Tank

Catalogs like Overton's and Cabela's sells a full line of boat fuel tanks, portable and built-in, any size, shape, capacity you might need, generally in the $150 range, brand new, no leaks, no problems....might be worth a look-see!

 

[sublauxation]

Re: Gas Tank

You asked why they may have abandoned it, I took mine out because when on longer trips where the boat is docked for a week, when I run out of gas it's a lot easier to bring 2 portables to the gas station than load the boat up and take it in. Plus the empty space made a nice spot for a livewell.