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Ocean 46 Sunliner fuel tank leak

Discussion in 'Technical Discussion' started by Topboatguy, Apr 17, 2016.

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  1. Topboatguy, Apr 17, 2016
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    Topboatguy

    Topboatguy New Member

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    Will someone with knowledge of the 1984 Ocean 46' Sunliner fiberglass fuel tanks help me with the repair/replace decision. I have a small leak that is driving me crazy.
  2. Capt J, Apr 17, 2016
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    Every Ocean I've ever known, had Aluminum fuel tanks and given the age of your vessel, was the reason they started leaking and needed to be replaced.
  3. dennismc, Apr 18, 2016
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    dennismc Senior Member

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    If you don' strip off the bottom of the fuel tanks with a stripping line this is what happens, few boats have that capability and , the moisture with the algae slowly eats away at the tanks.
  4. Topboatguy, Apr 18, 2016
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    My fuel tanks appear to be fiberglass. If they are aluminum, they are completely encapsulated in roven fiberglass matt.
    I know what old aluminum tanks do. I have both repaired and replaced a few over the years.