Fuel tank

[Twintales]

Hi, has anyone had fuel tank issues with 1993 2520 sport cabin.

 

[warthog5]

Your due.........actually overdue.......It's 25yrs old.....Coal tar epoxy the new one....Replace the sender and ALL fuel hoses.

Your looking at about $4000 - $4500 to have it done. That's deck cutting , tank replacement , redecking

 

[GoodChance]

It's far too premature to say "yes, you need to replace a fuel tank on a 25 year old boat" without knowing more details of the boat and how it was used and stored. Was it stored under cover? How likely is it that the foam surrounding the fuel tank is wet or compromised? Can you see the top of the tank? How does it look? Have the hoses been replaced yet? Do you smell any gasoline in the bilge?

Again ..... way to early to say that a fuel tank needs to be replaced. As a case in point, I had a 1986 Parker. Fuel tank was fine when I sold it in 2011. I stay in regular contact with the current owner. We spoke several months ago and the fuel system is still fine. Every situation is unique and must be evaluated individually.

 

[1801Steve]

Yeah, but he wouldn't be asking if he didn't at least suspect he has a problem.

 

[warthog5]

Yeah, but he wouldn't be asking if he didn't at least suspect he has a problem.

Exactly!

For sure the norm things need to be checked first...... Hoses....Fittings ... sender.

These tanks are built of 1/8in material...... I have replacements built in 3/16

 

[Twintales]

Thanks for the replies. May be purchasing the boat. There are no obvious issues with the tank. It was cleaned and tested. Age always isn't a issue

 

[warthog5]

Tank was "Tested"? It is extremely hard to test a tank in a boat. In fact...In most cases its impossible.

Just throwing that out there.