I have a 86 204 C Overnighter I recently purchased. I now have a fuel leak with noticeable gas at the plug. It is a very slow drip. Any idea where to start looking is replacing a tank expensive? I am a little perplexed at this time.
brodie129 said:thanks guys, I really have not been back to the boat to do a closer inspection. And from what I have read it is time anyhow for a new tank, but I am remaining optimistic to possibly salvage the tank for another year if replacing it could be put off. When I got the boat a month ago I wondered why do these life jackets in the cabin smell gassy? I never had experience with an older boat knowing that the tanks do go bad. Also, the main hatch above the tank, is that supposed to be water tight right? I was cleaning the deck noticed a lot of water coming from bilge so I sealed it with caulk easy to cut and access now. Would I be better to get a rubber gasket then caulk? Same thing back by the transom. Any idea where I could get some metal trim? The trim around the transom is degrading.
She was really dirty when I got her, dry storage every season and well cared for from the first owner. Apparently the guy I bought it from never cared for her as the original owner. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
cobrapowersys said:Don't even mess around with a patch job. It's time to replace that tank. Anything short of a new tank will not be a wise move.