Unless I'm mistaken, even in 2005 they still used steel tanks in these. Is that something to be concerned about with a 2005. Boat is not a dock queen. almost 5000 hours on the engine and 12,000 on the genset. For the asking price, I'd be buried in this thing if I had to replace tanks or a genset anytime in the next few years. Thanks
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Steel fuel tanks can go for many years. Some are still going well after 40 years. However they are the exceptions IMO. Our last boat had them and it was a 1987. They were fine when we sold it in 2021 but started leaking the next year per the new owner. I would be wary of any boat over 20 years with them. I would set aside the dollars to replace them because sooner or later they will start leaking. If you are not sure what they are made of look for a certification plaque on the tank. Or take a magnet to them, if it sticks the tank is steel. In 2005 I would assume the tanks would be aluminum, but maybe some builders were still using steel.
As to the genset, 12K hours is way up there. I would also set aside money to replace it sometime.
As to the genset, 12K hours is way up there. I would also set aside money to replace it sometime.
