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Re: SS Tanks

Posted By: Chiles
Date: Thursday, 27 April 2006, at 10:31 a.m.

In Response To: Re: SS Tanks (Mark S)

Mark,
This is where I obtained my information.

If the vessels were certificated and inspected vessels under subchapter T (carrying greater than 6 passengers for hire- 46 CFR 175-185), they would not be allowed to build fuel tanks with stainless steel. Problems with crevice corrosion have restricted their use in "T" boats. In subchapter "T" fiberglass may be used as fuel tanks for diesel if specified conditions are met. But, fiberglass can't be used for gasoline tanks. Table 182.440(a)(1) in subchapter "T" allows for, under specified conditions, the use of Nickel-copper, Copper-Nickel, Copper, Copper-silicon, steel or iron (generally galvanized for gasoline), and aluminum in fuel tank construction.

ABYC Standard H-24 Gasoline Fuel Systems H-24.18.2.2 also restricts stainless steel tanks to cylindrical, with domed heads, and a capacity of less than 20 gallons (75 liters).

A recreational boat owner need not comply with this standard when replacing their fuel tank.

Chiles

Messages In This Thread

stainless vs aluminum
matt -- Wednesday, 26 April 2006, at 1:00 p.m.

Re: stainless vs aluminum
Chiles -- Wednesday, 26 April 2006, at 1:57 p.m.

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zerocavity -- Wednesday, 26 April 2006, at 3:03 p.m.

Re: SS Tanks
Carl -- Wednesday, 26 April 2006, at 3:44 p.m.

Re: SS Tanks
bob fioresi -- Wednesday, 26 April 2006, at 8:47 p.m.

Re: SS Tanks
Russ Pagels,NC -- Thursday, 27 April 2006, at 9:05 a.m.

Re: SS Tanks
Mark S -- Thursday, 27 April 2006, at 9:57 a.m.

Re: SS Tanks
Chiles -- Thursday, 27 April 2006, at 10:31 a.m.

Re: SS Tanks
Mark S -- Thursday, 27 April 2006, at 11:07 a.m.

Re: SS Tanks
Capt. Dave Kosh -- Thursday, 27 April 2006, at 12:32 p.m.

Re: SS Tanks
Chiles -- Thursday, 27 April 2006, at 5:01 p.m.

Re: SS Tanks
frank price -- Friday, 28 April 2006, at 7:54 p.m.

Re: SS Tanks
Capt. Dave Kosh -- Monday, 1 May 2006, at 10:27 a.m.

Re: SS Tanks
bob fioresi -- Thursday, 27 April 2006, at 6:16 p.m.

Re: SS Tanks
Russ Pagels,NC -- Thursday, 27 April 2006, at 6:31 p.m.

Re: stainless vs aluminum
DOUG -- Thursday, 27 April 2006, at 6:37 p.m.

Re: stainless vs aluminum
Vic Roy -- Thursday, 27 April 2006, at 6:56 p.m.

Re: stainless vs aluminum
Kevin Saer -- Thursday, 27 April 2006, at 10:00 p.m.

Re: stainless vs aluminum
JohnD -- Friday, 28 April 2006, at 9:19 a.m.

Re: stainless vs aluminum *LINK*
Peter -- Sunday, 30 April 2006, at 7:45 a.m.