[Public-list] Diesel tank material

[Hugh McCormack]

Good day John,

My boat has a gas engine so I am no expert on diesel fuel and tanks.  
However, as far as I know, most, if not all, transport truck diesel tanks 
are made of stainless steel.  As you know they are subjected to a continuous 
spray of brine and sand during winter driving conditions.  If this is the 
case then a protected tank in your boat should last forever.  It seems to me 
that the quality and thickness of the steel coupled with the quality of seam 
welding would determine the life span of a boat's tank.

FWIW,

Cheers,

Hugh


>From: "John Birch" <Sunstone at cogeco.ca>
>Reply-To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all 
><public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
>To: "Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all" <public-list at lists.alberg30.org>
>Subject: Re: [Public-list] Diesel tank material
>Date: Fri, 23 Feb 2007 14:49:14 -0500
>
>I've heard the SS is not a good material for diesel tanks, the issue
>revolves around pitting and pinhole leaks - source Klacco Spars who make
>tanks as well as masts - any comments ?
>
>Thx
>
>JB

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