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88 B28 & Ethanol

Posted By: Hunter
Date: Wednesday, 31 May 2006, at 10:53 p.m.

I realize this subject has been beaten to death but I'm a bit late to hear about this problem.

Everything I've read mentions "pre-mid 80's" as having a problem. I've also read the most recent vintage with a problem so far is an 84. But I hear the folks at Bertram are not sure if and when they changed their resin but it's not an issue because most tanks were alumimum after 87.

Well I have an 88 B28 Flybridge (re-powered last year) with an original 240 gallon fiberglass tank (3/4 full with old/good gas).

Do I have a problem? If so, is there an option other than an aluminum replacement tank (bladder, sealant, coating or something else)? If an 88 tank does not have a problem, will anyone at Bertram verify that for me and who do I call there?

Thanks for any assistance. Sorry to bring this up again.

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88 B28 & Ethanol
Hunter -- Wednesday, 31 May 2006, at 10:53 p.m.

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JohnD -- Thursday, 1 June 2006, at 12:02 a.m.

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Leigh -- Thursday, 1 June 2006, at 7:11 a.m.

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Carl -- Thursday, 1 June 2006, at 8:03 a.m.

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Doug LeBlanc -- Thursday, 1 June 2006, at 9:38 a.m.

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tony -- Thursday, 1 June 2006, at 6:52 p.m.

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Dave R -- Friday, 2 June 2006, at 11:16 p.m.