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Grand Banks 49 - Fuel Tank longevity or other know issues?
I'm considering the purchase of a 1981 GB49 trawler and have noticed
that some GBs of this vintage have had fuel tanks replaced. Does anyone know if this is a common issue, or what the average tank longevity is? I assume some major structural work has to be done to replace the tanks. Are there any other known issues with GBs of that vintage? |
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Grand Banks 49 - Fuel Tank longevity or other know issues?
I'm considering the purchase of a 1981 GB49 trawler and have noticed
that some GBs of this vintage have had fuel tanks replaced. Does anyone know if this is a common issue, or what the average tank longevity is? I assume some major structural work has to be done to replace the tanks. Are there any other known issues with GBs of that vintage? Black iron tanks can rust out. Less risk if: 1. bottom of tank has some airspace under it. (Is tank supported on corners and some edge blocks or sitting directly on a floorboard?) 2. Fuel hose enters tank through side, rather than down through top. Prevents water following the hose from puddling on top of the tank 3. Deck has never leaked over the top of the tank 4. There is no history of any great quantity of water in the fuel separator (difficult to establish when looking at a used boat) You will likely have to pull the engine (s) to replace the tanks. Teak deck? The usual drill.......make sure water hasn't followed the screws into the deck coring. And then look for all the other isms of older trawlers....less frequently encountered in a GB but still potential issues. |
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Grand Banks 49 - Fuel Tank longevity or other know issues?
Here's a link for all things GB:
http://oxfordyachtagency.com/ubb/ But yes, it is a common issue. Wayne.B wrote in message . .. I'm considering the purchase of a 1981 GB49 trawler and have noticed that some GBs of this vintage have had fuel tanks replaced. Does anyone know if this is a common issue, or what the average tank longevity is? I assume some major structural work has to be done to replace the tanks. Are there any other known issues with GBs of that vintage? |
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