NWpilot
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Nov 20, 2020
- Messages
- 59
- Vessel Name
- Yukon Jack
- Vessel Make
- 30' Tollycraft sedan
I have a 1979 30' sedan with twin Volvo diesels. I've been overhauling the battery system and when visiting the boat the other day I opened the lazarette and found about 5 gals of diesel. It appears the port side tank has sprung a leak. I pumped out the diesel I could find and laid down absorbent pads to get the remainder.
I know aluminum tanks can corrode but wondered if there is a hose connection at the bottom of the tank. The main source of the leak is directly under the tank best as I can tell. Logic tells me all connections are on top of the tank.
The smell inside is still overpowering and I'd like to set up a fan to move air outside but, will arcs from electrical equipment set off diesel fumes?
I don't know if these are the original tanks. Were originals aluminum?
I know aluminum tanks can corrode but wondered if there is a hose connection at the bottom of the tank. The main source of the leak is directly under the tank best as I can tell. Logic tells me all connections are on top of the tank.
The smell inside is still overpowering and I'd like to set up a fan to move air outside but, will arcs from electrical equipment set off diesel fumes?
I don't know if these are the original tanks. Were originals aluminum?