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Any tips on assessing the integrity of the fuel tanks ? I have a 1988 20' open I am intending to get sea worthy this spring and the fuel tanks is something I think I should address before she gets in the water.
The deck plates come off but if foamed in, you will need to remove the foam because the tanks usually corrode between the foam and tank. And particularly on the bottom. If they have been replaced, check to see if they were coated.
Just plug up the lines and use a test plug from the plumbing section. Hand bycicle pump should work. I made my own air fitting years ago. Think easy and cheap and you'll come up with something.
If you do prefer to reseal I would just use Boatlife, it is easy and cuts away easily later when you want to lift the panels again... it also cleans easily.
Karen
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
1986 Shamrock H/T with RWC 330 hp PCM, dual hydraulic helm
1992 Mako 211CC w/Mercury Optimax 175
3 other smaller OB boats and a trusty old canoe...
Do they leak? If not, a pressure test may not tell you much. Just my humble opinion. Assess by pulling them. You may be surprised what you find on a 33 year old tank.
What Ship said on corrosion spots.
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