Bruce on horizon wrote:
I have a 43' endeavour with old leaky aluminum tanks that I need to replace.
Is it possible to build a fuel tank (diesel) that will not deteroiate from
the fuel. Also water...is there a problem with fiberglass water tanks?
Thanks in advance



I was up against replacing the tanks in my trawler a couple of years
ago. I did a lot of research, and read all the discussions, but the
advice I decided to follow was given to me by an old guy who has been
replacing tanks for years.

His advise:
Modular aluminum fuel tanks, connected to together by a manifold. You
put the new ones in through the existing openings. That way you can
replace them if ever needed. I replaced two 150 gallon tanks with four
50 gallon tanks, and a lot of extra space. I can add more if I ever
need the capacity.

Have the tanks made by a company that has a track record of making
aluminum fuel tanks. If done properly, aluminum tanks seem to be the
best material, for a bunch of reasons.

Plastic for water tanks.

I followed his advice and am very happy with the results.

I also spent a lot less money that I hear others spend for the same project.

My opinion
Jim