Why can't those tanks develop a leak?
Just about to remove my tanks, 2 x 300 gal. and replace them with aluminum, 4 x 150 gal. The G.B. 42 Classic is located in Port Charlotte, on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Any suggestions on who to call to have the new tanks manufactured and installed.
...Any suggestions on who to call to have the new tanks manufactured and installed.
If all of these old iron/steel tanks are so strong and hard to cut out, doesn't it make sense to try to seal/repair them in place?? I know some may be rotted out on the bottom,or top, but most just leak in corners or seams - just seems like a lot of good iron in all of the old photos in this thread![]()
If all of these old iron/steel tanks are so strong and hard to cut out, doesn't it make sense to try to seal/repair them in place?? I know some may be rotted out on the bottom,or top, but most just leak in corners or seams - just seems like a lot of good iron in all of the old photos in this thread![]()
I'm at Charlotte Harbor Boat Yards. I'm currently in Mass. But will be onboard on Feb 19th.You can call me any time on my cell at 617-688-7101. Happy to share any info. I can provide.Evelyn B, where are you in Charlotte Harbor? I'm in Punta Gorda, and have been toying with the idea of removing my aging steel tanks, and would like to talk with you about it.
Jim Lanza
Encore
Albin 40
Punta Gorda, FL
yep. My port tank was leaking at the welded seam.
Sealant did the trick.
Would love to know where mine is leaking, can't imagine how I would figure it out. No way to get under the tank, and only inspection port is really blocked by baffles inside to really see what is going on.
-kurt
“I did some research and found a surveyor who did Ultra Sonic testing for the Coast Guard.”
Do you have name / contact info? I have a GB 36 and the tanks appear to be in good shape. Would like to have them surveyed / tested.
Wish I could say that it is convenient but I am still stuck up here in the Northeast. I saw the Massachusetts address and thought you had the tanks tested up here.Yes but they are in central west coast of Florida. Is that convenient?
EVELYN B: Your tanks are probably mild steel. Iron plating has not been common for about 100 years. My 1942 mild steel tanks are still going.