I am looking at replacing the gas tank on my 1991 Sylvan Pontoon.
Currently it has the metal gas tank. I was looking at maybe getting a
couple plastic ones. Do they make these for pontoons? Is there
anything I should look for? I was looking at overtons but couldnt tell
if those tanks would work or not. Please let me know if I can use the
plastic gas cans instead of the metal ones.

Thanks for your help.

Andy

Yes, you can use plastic tanks. I assume your boat does not have a built in
tank but rather "portable" metal 6 gallon tanks. If the tanks set outside
in the sun all the time - the plastic ones will not hold up as many years
due to
UV aging. Over time they will fade, warp, and possibly crack. However,
plastic tanks are a lot easier to find these days and are cheaper. Should
last 5 years or more w/ no problems.

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my boats at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com

"Andy" wrote in message
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I am looking at replacing the gas tank on my 1991 Sylvan Pontoon.
Currently it has the metal gas tank. I was looking at maybe getting a
couple plastic ones. Do they make these for pontoons? Is there
anything I should look for? I was looking at overtons but couldnt tell
if those tanks would work or not. Please let me know if I can use the
plastic gas cans instead of the metal ones.

Thanks for your help.

Andy

"Tony Thomas" wrote in message news:7bbsc.48810$gr.4851776@attbi_s52...
Yes, you can use plastic tanks. I assume your boat does not have a built in
tank but rather "portable" metal 6 gallon tanks. If the tanks set outside
in the sun all the time - the plastic ones will not hold up as many years
due to
UV aging. Over time they will fade, warp, and possibly crack.

True enough, but, steel gas tanks can and will rust. I bought a boat
that had a portable, flat 11 gal. tank, put gas in it, and it leaked
like a sieve!! Plus, like you stated, the plastic ones are cheap. One
thing I noticed with the plastic ones are that if the vent is closed,
and the sun hits it, because of thermal expansion, they'll look like a
balloon!

Check Cabelas or Bass Pro shops. They list a variety of fuel tanks along
with the physical dimensions.

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"Andy" wrote in message
m...
I am looking at replacing the gas tank on my 1991 Sylvan Pontoon.
Currently it has the metal gas tank. I was looking at maybe getting a
couple plastic ones. Do they make these for pontoons? Is there
anything I should look for? I was looking at overtons but couldnt tell
if those tanks would work or not. Please let me know if I can use the
plastic gas cans instead of the metal ones.

Thanks for your help.

Andy

West Marine carries a bunch of different size tanks. External and internal.
Local guy recommends www.Go2marine.com in portland, OR.
Bill

"Andy" wrote in message
m...
I am looking at replacing the gas tank on my 1991 Sylvan Pontoon.
Currently it has the metal gas tank. I was looking at maybe getting a
couple plastic ones. Do they make these for pontoons? Is there
anything I should look for? I was looking at overtons but couldnt tell
if those tanks would work or not. Please let me know if I can use the
plastic gas cans instead of the metal ones.

Thanks for your help.

Andy