Hi guys!
I have a 1983 Lancer 27 Powersailer (but with a 2003 Suzuki DFF70 motor) that I've had for years and now the aluminum holding tank lid has developed corrosion holes. The owner's manual doesn't have any details about the tank construction. I've managed to get a few screws out of the top plate and they seem to just be embedded in resin and fiberglass as near as I can tell without getting the top off. Does anyone know what the tank itself is made of?? I'm trying to find info or suggestions for repair. A few boat forums just suggest using epoxy and covering the tank top or using a mix of fiberglass and epoxy. I'm thinking to get another aluminum plate made and replacing it with that. A few people have suggested using plexiglass. Any opinions or ideas on the best way to make this repair?
I have a 1983 Lancer 27 Powersailer (but with a 2003 Suzuki DFF70 motor) that I've had for years and now the aluminum holding tank lid has developed corrosion holes. The owner's manual doesn't have any details about the tank construction. I've managed to get a few screws out of the top plate and they seem to just be embedded in resin and fiberglass as near as I can tell without getting the top off. Does anyone know what the tank itself is made of?? I'm trying to find info or suggestions for repair. A few boat forums just suggest using epoxy and covering the tank top or using a mix of fiberglass and epoxy. I'm thinking to get another aluminum plate made and replacing it with that. A few people have suggested using plexiglass. Any opinions or ideas on the best way to make this repair?