2005 fuel tank

[Marty D]

Does anyone know when we should start checking the fuel tanks ? I was told and read about how parker should of set the tanks in better. They used foam fiberglass and that will hold water and rot the tanks. Are the tanks sprayed coated ? Im not reading that the tanks were ?

 

[Megabyte]

My 1996 vintage 2520 has three original aluminum fuel tanks, and they are all as good as new.
My fuel lines have been replaced as a precaution (last year), but the tanks themselves are like new.
Keep the under-deck space ventilated and that tank will live a long life.

 

[Marty D]

I keep the battery hatch open on sunny days. Will that work ? Do i have to pop open the round hatch on the deck ?

 

[Megabyte]

I keep the battery hatch open on sunny days. Will that work ? Do i have to pop open the round hatch on the deck ?

You can do that. It would give a little more airflow.
I also keep the hatch open inside the pilothouse (over the forward bilge pump).
You can't have too much ventilation.

 

[Marty D]

3 years ago i replaced the 0-rings on the two deck plated that are over the gas tank n thought it was water tight. When i open them, yesterday -i found rust on top of the gas tank. N.G. I washed it with water n took my air blower and dryed it out. It was 95 n sunny. After it dryed, i coated the tank with a spray oil that stops rust.
What i dont like is how parker has the tanks held in on the sides [ sprayed foam] If water gets in n sits there between the foam n gas tank. N.G.
Taking the deck plates off on sunny days thats going to help alot.......
I called a buddy of mine thats a boat mech. n he puts duck tape on his deck plates when he stores his boat for the winter n he puts duck tape on his gas cap. Im going to start doing that. If you dont do inside storage n donot cover the boat - thats a good idea.
Marty D

 

[gw204]

Forced air is the key. If you have multiple deck plates/hatches position a small fan or two so air is blown into or pulled out of them. That will dry things out really well.