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Please Help. I am the new owner of a 1972 Marinette Express Cruiser. The fuel tank has rust and debris in the tank. What are my options with this? Should I replace the tank or ? Thanks in advance, Rob "Great Escape"
32ft 1972 Express
Twin 318's
Located at LBYC
On the Ohio River at mile marker 480
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Hate to say it, but you need to replace it. Aluminum is probably the best, but it needs to be properly installed. Jeff "...reality is not nearly as lovely as the world of Liberal Land. No wonder so many people want to go there." - Tom Sowell
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Mine is galvinized steel and I had the same problems. Took it to a radiator shop and they were able to clean it out and then use some kind of coating on the inside. He said that they use it a lot on motercycle tanks. It has been 5-6years and is still good.
Mike
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i changed mine out with a big truck tank had to modify it so all pick ups and fill tube n vent hooked up tank used 1hundo fabricating free take out replace i did it my self to get tank out i used a fork lift n a strap some picks on the sight under sunrise tank job or some thing ill try to find it for ya not that bad of a job its in mechanical i taged it for easy finding Gas tank chang out pics HP Chadwick bay Sunset Bay lake Erie NY boat name Sunrise 32' f/b fisherman chry 318 twin blue bastards,28'express singel 318
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Here's a suggestion: Since the cockpit deck will have to come out, it'd be a good time to replace IT as well (unless it's new). Jeff "...reality is not nearly as lovely as the world of Liberal Land. No wonder so many people want to go there." - Tom Sowell
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Rob,I have a 73 express that has some problems with rust from tank. My water seperators catch most of the rust and the filter before the the carb catches the rest. I check them often. I've looked at pulling the tank. I think on an 32ft express a hatch could be cut over the tank and tank lifted out between the cross braces. If your deck is in need of replacement, I agree time to do both. Welcome to the forum. Send some photos of your express .We are all hooked on  . Wayne 1973 express FB 32ft
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"Southern Lady"Chattanooga
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