I don't know for sure, but is seems so (well, at least for my boat) since the model number on the tank's label is FMT-8-S2, and it has a November '86 manufacture date stamped on it (my boat is an '87).
The tank is 8 gallons, and was manufactured from 5052 aluminum.
I just sent FMT an email for a price quote on a new tank. I'll let you know how pricey it is when I hear back from them.
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--- In s227classassociation@..., "s227classassociation" <rperret@...> wrote:
Dave - did S2 OEM tanks from Florida Marine?
--- In s227classassociation@..., "uswa174" <uswa174@> wrote:
Given what is stated on the tank manufacturer's website FAQ,
<>, I will replace the tank.
Since this is the first of potentially many other leaks, I might as well solve the problem as permanently as possible. I only want to do this job once! A neighbor on the dock suggested that I repair the tank with J-B Weld...I'm not sure that is a good idea. Another suggestion was to take it to a local welding shop for repair.
Here's what they say on the FAQ:
"Is my tank repairable?
FMT does not recommend repairing tanks."
"My tank has corrosion. What can I do?
Once corrosion has started, it can not be stopped. FMT recommends a replacement tank."
Cheers!
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Dave S.
s/v Clio
1987 S2 27, hull #80
--- In s227classassociation@..., Mark Swart <mark_swart@> wrote:
Dave -- that's definitely good news for all of us (some day) if they had the forethought to make it small enough to come out through the lazarette! Are you going to try and have that tank repaired, or replace it?
