Time to replace the original 3 gal merc metal tank w/a 6 gal. capacity for more range. I see all these are EPA approved NON VENTED "Low Permeation" tanks, many reviews are lousy, especially if left in the sun, "tank leaks, blows up (expands) like a balloon" etc., etc.
here's an example: https://www.westmarine.com/buy/west...on-above-deck-fuel-tank--13854211?recordNum=3
So what's the deal and what to buy? Boat is an '84 so the port side aft laz fuel tank space has not been used based on the many comments of fumes leaking into the cabin space (I've kept it in the cockpit at transom). That said, if a non-vented tank actually works (and it must somehow), maybe it CAN go the laz space and not leak fumes, yet they are listed as "above deck"!??
Confused on this one, thoughts, comments, recommendations?
Ron
here's an example: https://www.westmarine.com/buy/west...on-above-deck-fuel-tank--13854211?recordNum=3
So what's the deal and what to buy? Boat is an '84 so the port side aft laz fuel tank space has not been used based on the many comments of fumes leaking into the cabin space (I've kept it in the cockpit at transom). That said, if a non-vented tank actually works (and it must somehow), maybe it CAN go the laz space and not leak fumes, yet they are listed as "above deck"!??
Confused on this one, thoughts, comments, recommendations?
Ron
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