Big boat problem

[plugger]

I dropped off my 2006 Explorer boat at Krolls Marine to have a new onboard trolling motor battery charger installed . When they arrived the next morning , they found a pool of gasoline on the ground under my boat . After much checking and testing , it was determined that my aluminum gas tank had a hole in it probàbly from electrolysis . They must cut around my console , remove the console , then remove the gas tank , Place a new tank and replace the console and reglaze the deck . It wil cost ... Gasp .... Choke .. . Just shy of $5,000 . Explorer 21 , keep alert for any gas leaks .

[Justin]

Dang sorry to hear that.. At least if you get it fixed now it'll be ready for spring and summer.

[Root Canal]

OUCH!!
That sounds like maybe a poor installation by the manufacture.
Try and Google aluminum gas tanks in boats and see what you come up with.
Also ask to see the tank after they remove it.

[SCHU]

too bad they couldnt patch it. I patched one i had with fiberglass and it worked out well. Of course, i wasnt 'in the business"...
good thing they found it instead of you in the water and it could have been a lot worse.

[plugger]

too bad they couldnt patch it. I patched one i had with fiberglass and it worked out well. Of course, i wasnt 'in the business"...
good thing they found it instead of you in the water and it could have been a lot worse.

They would have to cut up my deck to access the tank to patch or replace . If patched , another spot may leak . The new tank is a stronger , heavier gauge than the original . Yes , I was blessed to have it leak there rather than in my storage or catch fire on the water .

[Curmudgeon]

They would have to cut up my deck to access the tank to patch or replace . If patched , another spot may leak . The new tank is a stronger , heavier gauge than the original . Yes , I was blessed to have it leak there rather than in my storage or catch fire on the water .

It still sux. Sorry Henry.

[S-troop]

Sorry too hear Henry... BOAT - Break Out Another Thousand.


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[plugger]

Sorry too hear Henry... BOAT - Break Out Another Thousand.


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Yeah , my wife is not happy . She's always chirping about how something always needs to be repaired on the boat .
I will find out eventually as to the cause of the leak but as of now they suspect electrolysis erosion of the metal . The same thing that can occur to your outboard if you don't have a sacrificial anode on the outboard .

[H.Maier]

It still sux. Sorry Henry.

X2. Mine's broke too.

[FP10]

If it has a pu**y or a propellar you are going to have problems with it!!

[H.Maier]

If it has a pu**y or a propellar you are going to have problems with it!!

Talk about hitting the nail on the head. Bust out another thousand in either case.

[Gilbert]

If it has a pu**y or a propellar you are going to have problems with it!!

is that what's wrong with you?

[FP10]

Yep...I've got to deal with you on this board!!

[FP10]

Yep you get irritated easy...

[fuzzy]

I don't think this thread is about you and Gibby.