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 .
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Originally posted by SCHU View Posttoo 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.GEORGE A. BRANARD, COLOR SERGEANT, CO. L, 1 ST TEXAS INFANTRY, HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE, C.S.A. : S.C.V.
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Originally posted by plugger View PostThey 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 only pawn in game of life."
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Originally posted by S-troop View PostSorry too hear Henry... BOAT - Break Out Another Thousand.
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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 .GEORGE A. BRANARD, COLOR SERGEANT, CO. L, 1 ST TEXAS INFANTRY, HOOD'S TEXAS BRIGADE, C.S.A. : S.C.V.
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