Re: Poly Fuel Tanks
But still, poly tanks emit a faint gas odor. I'm not the only one who's noticed it. See the following thread from The Hull Truth:<br /><br />Gents, <br />I sold Poly tanks for well over 10 years. It is the nature of poly tanks to permeate! Coast Guard has done extensive testing to find out that the permeation is NEVER enough to create any kind of explosion hazard. It is just more an annoyance if the tank is located in the worng area of the boat. Find a way to vent your cabin or you console to alleviate the annoyance. Look on the bright side, in 10 years you won't have gas in the bilge creating an even bigger problem with explosion hazards and tank removal. <br /><br />Bolton <br /> <br /> <br /><br />amr72<br /> Posted 12/1/2004 9:22 AM (#440116 - in reply to #438153) <br />Subject: RE: Poly fuel tank issue... <br /> <br /><br /><br />Posts: 408<br /><br />Registered:<br />2002-06-03<br /><br />Location: New Jersey Bruce, thanks for your concern. I have contacted Aquasport and am awaiting their response before I do anything. Based on what I have learned about poly tanks, I don't think it is a safety issue, but definitely reduces the quality of the product. One hot and humid night, I spent in the cabin even with the screeded hatch open, I woke up with a terrible headache do to the smell. On a couple of other occasions with the hatch open, it wasn't really noticable. Anyway, I will fill everyone in as soon as I hear from them.<br />-----<br />2002 Aquasport 215 Explorer, 200hpdi <br /> <br /> <br /><br />Kid Stuff<br /> Posted 12/1/2004 11:24 AM (#440253 - in reply to #438153) <br />Subject: RE: Poly fuel tank issue... <br /> <br /><br /><br />Posts: 1211<br /><br />Registered:<br />2003-01-12<br /><br /> You know, don't discount the possibility of a bad connection. It seems when anyone raises the issue of fuel odor in a boat with a poly tank the first answer is permeation. I have to say that the poly tank in my Whaler permeates fuel vapor , but, the odor is NEVER more than a faint trace odor. I have NEVER experienced a strong odor and I don't have the additional vents. I suspect you have more than a permeation issue. Good luck and post a follow up.
