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Moeller Gas Tanks
Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 5:10 pm
by Fishblues
Does anyone have any experience installing Moeller gas tanks in a F32
Looking at the 58gallon size for my rear tanks.
http://www.moellermarine.com/aftermarke ... ent_tanks/
Thanks for any help.
Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 5:52 pm
by Struts and Rudders
I have not had any experience with the new tanks...I do know that the old style will allow the smell of fuel into your boat.
I am replacing tanks myself and have direct manufacturer access to the tank you are looking to use and I have decided based on price and the risk of odors to go back with welded aluminum tanks.
SRD
1980 F 36
Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 6:01 pm
by prowlersfish
I agree with SRD
Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 6:16 pm
by alexander38
Aluminum. Low permeation equals gas fumes. It's a no go to me.
Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 7:32 pm
by mr elevman
i replased my tanks 2 years ago and i was at boat this past weekend shes on the hard with full tanks and no odor in the bilge
Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 8:06 pm
by Struts and Rudders
"Low permeation equals gas fumes. It's a no go to me. "
Are for or against?
Please expand on this statement.
Thanks,
SRD
Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 9:17 pm
by Fishblues
From what I understand the newer technology is way better than the old fiberglass or plastic tanks you used to get. They are safe with ethanol... correction, safe up to 20% ethanol.
The polyethylene and the way it's constructed results in very low permeation, yes there will be some over time but not like in the old days. As long as you have a well vented tank and bilge you should not smell anything.
As far as cost you are looking at 1/3rd the price of new aluminum tanks.
BUT, this is what I have heard, I would like to get some input from people who have actually used them.
Thanks again for everyones help.
Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 10:25 pm
by prowlersfish
"very low permeation" means there is still some and in a enclosed area You may get a fuel smell . I have yet to see a boat with "plastic" tank that did not have a fuel smell to some degree .
The EPA has now put regs on small fuel tanks to limit vapors escaping ( causing double the price too) this should say something about the use of plastic .
you can find some good prices on aluminum tank if you shop around .
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2011 5:33 am
by alexander38
I feel that if a tank leaches gas fumes it has NO place on my boat. And Paul said it well. Yes metal tanks cost more. But what's your safety worth ? Cut cost other places and buy metal tanks. You'll feel better later.
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2011 9:57 am
by Surf and Sand
I am also replaceing fuel tanks in my F-30. If you go with these PE tanks, here is the question you will need to ask yourself every time you board: Is that smell from the PE tank ? Or do I have a real fuel leak ?
I am going with Aluminum.
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2011 1:17 pm
by alexander38
What Mike said. I hate it when I shut down hot engines and get that hot engine smell in the boat, the ragbaggers hate hereing my blowers run for an hr after I pull in, tryin to figure out where the smell is coming from would drive me nuts.
Re: Moeller Gas Tanks
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2011 1:33 pm
by Codger
I put that exact tank in my F-26 last fall as replacement for the steel tank that was full of sediment. Went in easy and works good. I haven't smelled any odors.
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2011 5:45 pm
by prowlersfish
Give it time it will
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2011 9:20 pm
by Fishblues
All those opposed, don't mean to be rude but do you have experience with the newer plastic tanks... or are you salty dogs remembering the old days when even I admit they where not the way to go.
Technology has changed, the process with regards to composites and construction has come a long way. Many yacht builders are using polyethylene tanks in there new designs.
They are certified to meet all the new standards by the EPA which took affect at the start of this year. They meet all USCG, ABYC and ISO standards. Are you saying they are steering us wrong?
I don't know the answer either, that's why I am asking all of you.
How many of you have changed your tanks because there leaking... I can find many posts on that subject!
Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2011 11:01 pm
by prowlersfish
What was put in a year or 2 ago smells of gas today . I am around and in a lot of boats .
Will the the new ones do better ? only time will tell . to early to tell IMO
If you feel they will be better go for it . I will wait 5 years and see
I wonder how E10 will efect them over time ? or E15 ?
I know this is not what you want to hear But ...