waterboy222

Ive heard different answers to this question. Short of harassing Peter about a boat that Im not really that interested in, can someone put out a real answer?

Ive heard anything prior to 1989 wont need the tanks redone because they used a different type of resin/epoxy/whathaveya.

Any truth to this or just a seller tryin to get out from under payin for the tank redo?

I read in the classifieds where people say stuff like "zero fuel tank issues that Ive seen" or "fuel tanks are in great shape", etc.

Without cutting the floor out and doing a moisture test on the side of the tank, how in the world would you know if your tanks were good?

Maritime_Eng

The easiest way to tell if your fuel tanks are comming apart is cut your fuel filters apart and look for small (Finger nail size, amber in color) pieces. This is the resin comming from the bottom of the tank.

RunninHotRacing163.1

you dont need to cut the filters apart BIG Daddy if theres a problem you'll know it as soon as you spin them off .they will be caught in the top of the filter . good luck

Double Rigged

When I got my boat I spoke with Peter and he told me they switched resins in 2006. Not sure about how old of a boat you can have where they are unaffected. He told me you can also pull the inspection plate on the top and scrap the walls. If it is gummy you will issues. Tank damage also depends on what fuels they have been running.
If you are serious about buying a boat just call him and give the hull number. He will be more thAn happy to help.

waterboy222

Ive talked to him on a couple of different boats, this is more of just a general skater knowledge question...

Maritime_Eng

Really? On 2 different Motions I have owned I had fuel tank issues and it did not show up till I cut the filters apart. I was running the boat and was trying to find out why the fuel pressure gauge was fluctuating.

RunninHotRacing163.1

there you have it u did'nt even have to take the filter off and a flag should of gone off with the fuel pressure issue

stainless

This is correct. However be sure that the boat Layup was STARTED in 2006 and beyond, because sometimes a boat may have been started before 06 and not finished for 1-2 years.

LostinBoston

Has anyone dropped in an ATL (or similar) fuel cell instead of having their tanks redone? It seems like an easier task.

AppSysCons

I thought it was close to 2004, but like you said, if you have a hull in question, call DMC with the HIN.

With the way the 'tanks' are really baffeled compartments in each sponson, I am not sure you could drop one in, without extensive cutting.