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Old 03-08-2016, 12:38 PM   #25
Max Simmons
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City: Everett, WA
Vessel Model: Ocean Alexander 38'
Join Date: Oct 2007
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Originally Posted by traveller View Post
I know the average life expectancy of a steel fuel tank in a saltwater environment is approximately 20 years. Does the same hold true for a freshwater trawler?
Please don't tell my 32 year old tanks this!

Seems that it is all up to the install and keeping them dry as many have mentioned above. My survey ten years ago showed them to be healthy and no issues. The tanks on my Ocean Alexander are wrapped in insulation which I imagine cuts down on condensation.
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