I have a 1993 Formula 31pc. After I put the boat on stands and was winterizing it I realized the Port gas tank developed a small leak. I then had to borrow a hand pump and drain all of the fuel from the tank. My question is, when I pull the tank this spring will it be able to be welded? Or should I just buy a whole new tank? Thanks for the advise in advance.

New Tank!!!!

Definitely a new tank!

It depends on what kind of shape it's in when you get it out. If it's corroded, scrap it.

I pulled the tank on my old Chaparral due to leakage.
Discovered a loose screw was under the tank when it was installed at the factory. After abt 14 years it finally rubbed a hole in the tank.Other than that the tank was still in excellent condition.

Hardest part was finding a welder that would weld a fuel tank. Finally found one locally.

Had to flush the the tank with water multiple times then let it sit out in the Texas sun for a couple of days. Welder set-up a N2 purge in case there were any fumes still present.
He said the alum was very high grade and welded very easily. Cost me $75.

generally though, if it leaks one spot, it is about to leak everywhere...

you never know. ive heard horror stories about people having their seats redone only to find a stray screw fell inbehind and poked the gas tank.

Hell, when I did my floor I found some dipchit before me had screwed the bolster stands INTO the gas tank....

the important question is... how sturdy was the seat? haha.

This was the good one.....

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