Why does the Skater Boats need the Gas Tank Repaired?
10-11-2009, 10:46 PM
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Tanks are re- built with newer Ethanol resistant resin/fiberglass.
Sign of the times that will in one way or another affect all boaters that burn gasoline.
10-12-2009, 09:28 AM
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Good question! I always wondered that too...
Makes sense about fiberglass tanks. Is it a major undertaking and what's involved. I assume Skater is best suited to handle this? Also, how long before the tanks need to be upgraded?
Good question! I always wondered that too...
Makes sense about fiberglass tanks. Is it a major undertaking and what's involved. I assume Skater is best suited to handle this? Also, how long before the tanks need to be upgraded?
10-12-2009, 09:32 AM
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Not just Skaters, Any boat with fiberglass tanks. Not just high performance boats. Some Tiara, Yellowfinn, Bertrams, Motions,..ect.ect. Also boats with aluminum tanks are subjected to corrosion( all other boats that dont have fiberglass tanks).
Tanks are re- built with newer Ethanol resistant resin/fiberglass.
Sign of the times that will in one way or another affect all boaters that burn gasoline.
Tanks are re- built with newer Ethanol resistant resin/fiberglass.
Sign of the times that will in one way or another affect all boaters that burn gasoline.
10-13-2009, 03:55 AM
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Right, thats why I am hesistant to buy one that the tanks have to be re-done...Down here, Homestead,FL all stations carry that ethanol fuel stuff...Terrible...
Right, thats why I am hesistant to buy one that the tanks have to be re-done...Down here, Homestead,FL all stations carry that ethanol fuel stuff...Terrible...
10-13-2009, 04:03 AM
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10-13-2009, 05:59 AM
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Long time no see how are ya
10-13-2009, 06:18 AM
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Dunno what you guys use but with the gas over here containing around 15 % ethanol we have no issues with the Glass tanks So donīt blame the Ethanol...itīs something else like Toluen that kills your tanks.
Same goes with engines. Ethanol burns cleaner and you lose some power but thatīs it and you donīt freeze up when it gets cold.
Same goes with engines. Ethanol burns cleaner and you lose some power but thatīs it and you donīt freeze up when it gets cold.
