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  1. JimS123

    Plastic Tanks are All Junk

    Its not lack of use, its lack of care. Gas tanks stored indoors will last almost forever. At worst $5 worth of new gaskets may be all kit would need.
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    Plastic Tanks are All Junk

    Metal boat tanks rust out too. If you ever had a gas tank rust out on a lawn mower, it wasn't taken care of very well. Nevertheless, pop the old boat beside the house without a cover all year long. The metal tank will crap out, but it will last longer than a sun exposed plastic one.
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    Plastic Tanks are All Junk

    My goodness. Are you computer illiterate? I lead you by the hand and you still can't follow simple directions. Or, do you simply want everyone else to do things for you? https://seasense.com/ That's the web site for your crappy tank. The top of the page shows a link for the catalog...
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    Plastic Tanks are All Junk

    I'm not surprised. Honda you say....LOL. I have a collection of tanks. All are OMC. Both old and new style, going back as far as 1952. That oldie is still in use on my Lyman. The '70 tank is also in use, and it was OEM to the motor and it still looks like new, despite never having been...
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    Plastic Tanks are All Junk

    Not "businessmen", per se'. There are still a few good ones left. It's Corporations, i.e., CEOs and MBAs. In other words wall freiking street.
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    Plastic Tanks are All Junk

    I don't disagree with you. So, go to garage sales and buy an old metal tank for 10 bucks. XXXX sells the repair kits (new gaskets) for another 10 bucks, and a $3.95 can of rustoleum gives you a functionally brand new tank. It's not like they weren't the first to think of it. At least they...
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    Plastic Tanks are All Junk

    All you had to do was google it. Most tank manufacturers (even the cheap ones) have repair parts because tank longevity ain't all that good. Seasense.com download catalog page 76 part # 52017P
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    Plastic Tanks are All Junk

    These tanks are made of high density polyethylene. As such, that material is very hard to glue. "Nothing" sticks to it because of the hard surface properties. There are adhesives that "claim" to be able to do the job. Google HDPE glue and that should give you some direction. Then you take...
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    Maintenance costs?

    Winterizing the new 4-stroke outboards is nothing more than changing oils. Open a plug, let it drain, and then pour new stuff in the port on top. Gear oil is done in reverse. I just completed the work on my 2 newest boats. Four Merc outboards. Two bigguns and 2 kickers. I did both in my...
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    Plastic Tanks are All Junk

    Download the gas tank supplier's catalog and simply buy repair fittings. You need the elbow and gasket. I just did that very thing with my Tempo tank.
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    Locking outboard while boat is on the trailer

    The clamp handles should have a hole in the end. Tighten them so that the 2 handles point toward each other and then put an ordinary HD armored padlock thru the 2 holes. It won't stop a dedicated thief, but it'll make one less dedicated to simply pass it up.
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    Store under tarp ?

    Tarps and shrink wrap are the causes of rotten boats. Use a canvas cover, or have one custom made.
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    Gelcoat/Paint comes off to the touch

    A few years ago I sold my 1984 boat. We owned it for 35 years. I waxed it every Fall, and usually once in between. It had NEVER been buffed since it didn't need it. When i sold it the hull looked like brand new.
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    Need suggestions for rear guides on a trailer...

    Funny thing. My son had that same boat and it lunched and retrieved like a dream. Of course, his Dad had 45 years experience and taught him well. 99% chance you have the trailer too deep. Drive it on and you won't have a problem.
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    Gelcoat/Paint comes off to the touch

    Wooden boats require annual maintenance (painting). Unfortunately, some people think fiberglass boats need no maintenance. In fact, they may be low maintenance, but annual waxing goes without saying.
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    Bad Gas tank design

    Doesn't sound too "luxury" to me. All the pontoon boats that I have seen have a plugged drain hole aft. The plug can be removed to drain any water that came in from damage to the tube. I don't know about having a bad gas tank design, but to me that surely is a bad toon design. If your tank...
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    Bad Gas tank design

    I don't understand. Maybe you need to send pictures.
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    Bad Gas tank design

    I don't understand your comments. "Third too"??? "Sit in water"??? Does the boat leak? Drain out the water. Use the bilge pump. Is this a pontoon with the tank on the transom? It has to have a vent. Fix the vent. Go to another dealer. You are getting bad advice.
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    Bad Gas tank design

    Is it a red plastic "portable' tank? Does it have the EPA compliant assembly in the fuel line? The EPA valve is to ensure that if the tank pressurizes, no fuel will go into the engine and spill out. Any tank must have a vent or the engine won't pull the fuel. If my EPA tanks have the vent...
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    Viibration

    If its a single cylinder engine, you have to expect some vibration. Tie down all the loose stuff. It shouldn't be loose anyway. If its a 2 cyl motor, check to see that all plugs are firing.
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