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Fuel tank's are a replaceable maintenance item. You can't make them last forever. 25 years is a reasonable goal. At that point you just don't know. It always pays to use ethanol free gasoline. It's far better for your engines. The tanks will take care of themselfs.

Double sided tape is ok to hold things in place while the 3M4200 cures but it's what failed on you and why would you use it to glue it back up!

Painting fuel tanks even with epoxy doesn't always protect the tank. Some tank builders will tell you not to paint them at all. The reason is the paint doesn't stick well to aluminum. Zinc chromate is a toxic paint that does an excellent job of preparing the tank. For my tower that was...

AI seems to think the oil can go bad! AI Overview Crystals or sludge in a fresh container of Yamalube 2-stroke oil usually indicates the oil has gone bad due to contamination, moisture, or age, and it should not be used. Check your oil supply, and if you see any particles, separation, or it...

Change all the fuel hoses out. As the hose ages the inner wall can separate. The suction from the engine fuel pump can collapse the inner wall and block fuel flow. Have seen this several times. But you replaced all the hoses 2 years ago. May be clogged pickup tube strainer. Again new tanks so I...

Check the other containers. I would call Domo and Yamaha customer service. Is this coming out of the Yamaha bottle or in your oil tank? AI Overview Yamalube oil showing crystals, separation, or sludge is often carbonized, unburned oil and fuel mixture from the exhaust, especially after long...

Every container like that? Take it back!

You should fill filters with fuel before putting the up. Make sure o-ring which should have been replaced is in place on engine filter. Replace fuel bulb-only good for a few years. May be fuel lines.

Be interesting to ask GW what the life expectancy of their hulls were designed for by model year. What is a reasonable "life"? A friend of mine said: "Fiberglass hull boat can last indefinitely." That is true if built properly and the core materials are protected through the years.

Broker: "There are a lot of boats with wet transoms.". True - many are GW's! Especially those pre-2000. Typically starts at bang cap. The hull is assembled into the fiberglass shell and then glass wrapped. When water gets in it stays there it stays there. It can travel thru transom to stringers...

Maybe. Unlikely. Swap hoses or buy a new valve. If the problem can be switched with the valve then the valve is fine. It's your hose from the tank.

"Others will disagree but I don't think it looks as good.".

Sounds like the handles are loose. You can replace the valves. Search GG "skunkboat fuel valve". He did his last year.

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Sunbrella is available in a single "good side" with a coating OR double sided which is more popular. For your application the double sided is fine - it's what all my stuff is made from. It stays clean and colorfast for a long time. This would be my choice for the Bimini. Stamoid is a vinyl...

I have had great success with Sunbrella particularly the Navy. tonneau cover, cockpit shade, enclosure frame all in great shape. Also a Royal blue boat cover on a Rinker I inherited that's been in the sun for 15 years. The white Stamoid vinyl is easy to work with but it discolors and is brittle...

My fuel fills were both grounded (green wire). No photo but I remember them being a pain to get on. The tanks too. Not sure what that green wire connects to (battery ground???). No visible ground on fuel valve photo but I'll check. I don't like the idea of running off of the bladder. If it were...

That trim is glued but also set with plastic rivets. Short term fix would be to replace the rivets with screws with stainless screws and finish washers. You could use Gorilla Glue along with the screws but keep it away from the edges. For now it works for me. Mine is a 1997 Islander and it has...

3 yards 54" Sunbrella at $29.95/yard. It is not a complicated piece. I would think $500 but it all depends on the canvas guy.

Patrick - I'm a little late on this response but I'll post it anyway. I'm working with my Yamaha mechanic to service both lower units before my Winter Florida trip. I managed to snake them out with heavy monofilament and they work good now. I'm suspicious of my tell-tales had impeller debris in...