I notice that two of my alum tabs that are welded to alum fuel tank and attached to the fiberglass are cracked.
The crack is not at the tank but where it connects to the fiberglass so there is no immediate concern or damage to the tank.
The tank appears to be about 1/4" lower now at the tab locations, so I am assuming these tabs slightly lifts up the tank from sitting on the bottom of the hull.
I think this happen in the spring during a really rough sail on a very blistery day and heavy chop.
Has anyone had the same issue?
If they slightly lift the tank off the bottom of the fiberglass, I can't see the alum tabs being super strong. I am going to repair them this winter and thinking that I should reinforce the others, whatever means and method I come up with, as I want to provide stronger supports.
The crack is not at the tank but where it connects to the fiberglass so there is no immediate concern or damage to the tank.
The tank appears to be about 1/4" lower now at the tab locations, so I am assuming these tabs slightly lifts up the tank from sitting on the bottom of the hull.
I think this happen in the spring during a really rough sail on a very blistery day and heavy chop.
Has anyone had the same issue?
If they slightly lift the tank off the bottom of the fiberglass, I can't see the alum tabs being super strong. I am going to repair them this winter and thinking that I should reinforce the others, whatever means and method I come up with, as I want to provide stronger supports.