Repairing existing 145 gal. alum tanks

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chris07732

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Has anyone heard of relining the tanks with rubber, similar to auto racing fuel cells? Researching gas tank posts, came across someone who glassed his tanks externally, and then re-installed them. Does anyone have any comments on that procedure? Trying to avoid $800-1000/tank cost. tia.
 
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airman

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Re: Repairing existing 145 gal. alum tanks

I remember reading a fix in a back issue of Passagemaker magazine. Maybe a year ago but if you contact them I'm sure they'll send you a copy.
 
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DJ

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Re: Repairing existing 145 gal. alum tanks

chris,<br /><br />Forget the "bladder" idea. YOU DO NOT EVEN WANT TO THINK ABOUT GAS FUMES IN THE BILGE. Read-KABOOM!!!!<br /><br />True, baldders are used in race cars, under controlled conditions with pristine new tank interiors.<br /><br />If the tanks are that bad, there is NO cure except replacement. Fiberglassing the outside of them is a patch-at best.<br /><br />Don't fool around with gasoline.
 
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Luna Sea

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Re: Repairing existing 145 gal. alum tanks

Too bad you didn't catch me a few months ago, parting out my Chris Craft. Sold a slightly used pair of custom 145 gal. al. talks for a couple of bills. Since boating seasons winding down, at least up here, here's what I did. Called a few welding shops for quotes, paid for the aluminum up front, gave em the winter to get the job done, in their "down time". Wasn't all that much $$$$ on the big picture, swear the boat ran better/faster too! Or find some tanks worth salvaging, but I agree, lose the old ones. Don't waste your time or risk any lives.............
 
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