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Plan B posted 09-21-2006 04:07 PM ET (US)
One of my 12 gallon tanks under the RPS has corroded enough on the underside to finally start leaking and I have removed it from the boat. I inspected the other tank and it is in good condition.
Has anyone repaired or had a tank repaired before? Is it possible for a welder to cut out the bad portion (6" x 10") and patch in with new metal?
I know that I can replace the tank with a plastic model or both with a single 28 gal., but I saw a picture of a Montauk with the tanks stripped to bare metal and I really liked the way they looked. I don't mind changing out to plastic tanks but would prefer to keep my OEMs if possible. Your thoughts appreciated.
Rick
Tom W Clark posted 09-21-2006 08:01 PM ET (US)
Rick,
I know of a pair of the OE Tempo BW12 fuel tanks for sale for only $45. Might be worth the investment.

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Author	Topic: Metal On-Deck Fuel Tank Repair
Plan B	posted 09-21-2006 04:07 PM ET (US) One of my 12 gallon tanks under the RPS has corroded enough on the underside to finally start leaking and I have removed it from the boat. I inspected the other tank and it is in good condition. Has anyone repaired or had a tank repaired before? Is it possible for a welder to cut out the bad portion (6" x 10") and patch in with new metal? I know that I can replace the tank with a plastic model or both with a single 28 gal., but I saw a picture of a Montauk with the tanks stripped to bare metal and I really liked the way they looked. I don't mind changing out to plastic tanks but would prefer to keep my OEMs if possible. Your thoughts appreciated. Rick
Tom W Clark	posted 09-21-2006 08:01 PM ET (US) Rick, I know of a pair of the OE Tempo BW12 fuel tanks for sale for only $45. Might be worth the investment.