mm31516 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Hi. Just back from looking at a boat and thinking of making an offer. However, this particular boat has its' fuel tank in a thick plastic container on the stern deck. Haven't seen that before and wondered if anyone else had? Should I be concerned about this? Is it hazardous in any way? Also, is fuel theft a problem on our waterways? Any advice much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernboater Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 (edited) Is the boat a narrowboat? How old is the boat, length and builder? as it is unusual to have this type of fuel set up. Have you asked the owner why it is like this? Edited November 11, 2016 by Northernboater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mross Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Sounds as if this boat has a petrol engine. I think fuel theft would be a real risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penfold Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Theft and or fire a major danger if it is a petrol powered boat.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Dog Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Hmmm, curious. I imagine this won't be the only 'somewhat unusual feature' on said boat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Booth Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 The fuel will get stolen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacka Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 I wonder if the integral diesel tank - assuming it has one - has perforated and leaks, hence another tank. If petrol then I think there are strict rules concerning the max capacity for a plastic tank for good reason. I think this needs further investigation and checking against the BSS check list as regards how it is fixed, from what it is made, is it certified, fuel used and how spilage is contained/diverted away from the boat interior etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Dog Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 Look, it's a bodge up. Once you've found one, you've found the boat of Mr Barney Bodger. It may be a nice home despite the many bodges the keen eye will find, but what of the hidden ones even the keen eye won't yet see? And what will become of the buyer without the keen eye? My view is, once you've found evidence that Barney Bodger's been at work, move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mack Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 This is what the Boat Safety Scheme has to say on fuel tanks: Do you think your thick plastic container will comply with this (and the additional information in Appendix F)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchcrawler Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 If it was me I would keep looking for a boat for all of the reasons given above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northernboater Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 (edited) If it was me I would keep looking for a boat for all of the reasons given above I think he needs to give more info, both to this Topic and his last, as he tends to ask the question and fails to respond to questions with more information that is needed to get the bigger picture. Edited November 12, 2016 by Northernboater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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