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Although the color is black or brown rather than red or "other", the crack case vent line can add small amounts of oil into the bilge if it is not connected to a collection bottle or the air filter ...
I assume the 1x4 is visible after you remove the board ( about 2’ x 6’) under the berth that is screwed down ? There are also teak trim strips around left right edge that might have to be removed. If there is a leak , I’m wondering if it is cheaper to find a shop that fabricates tanks to just make me a new one with additional inspection hatch, quality fittings etc . Have no idea how much it would cost but I should probably triple my expectations. $1000 -> more like 3 grandAs far as checking the bottom of the tank for leaks, there was a 1X4" board across the edges of the two tanks on my boat, poorly secured, fuel and waste tanks. Remove that board. Try to get your hand in between with a clean white paper towel. If not (probably not), get a skinny yardstick and tape a clean white papertowel securely around the end. Keep it thin and clean. Then, insert in between tanks as a "probe." Any red color extracted? If not, nove it over a bit and try again. Hopefully, no fuel there, especially foreword, inboard corner.
Yes, your assumptions are correct. Remove board under settee cushion and trim board. That to board comes out but is a tight fit out the companion way. then you will see the 1X4", I think.I assume the 1x4 is visible after you remove the board ( about 2’ x 6’) under the berth that is screwed down ? There are also teak trim strips around left right edge that might have to be removed. If there is a leak , I’m wondering if it is cheaper to find a shop that fabricates tanks to just make me a new one with additional inspection hatch, quality fittings etc . Have no idea how much it would cost but I should probably triple my expectations. $1000 -> more like 3 grand