I was syphoning the gas out of my Carolina Skiff tank and I use a rod to hold the tube in the bottom of the tank. I was going to fill it with fresh gas and I noticed this goo on the rod. It is real think like molasses and sticky like tar. I guess it is gas that has turned to varnish or something. You can see the tube is about 1/4" from the bottom of the tank. My question is do I try to remove it or leave it as is? 1980 DLX with 27 gal tank that was replaced a few years ago, maybe 6 or 7 yrs ago.
Carolina Skiff Doug
1980DLX Carolina Skiff
You should consider a new tank. I’ve been there and haven’t found a good way to get it out.
Maybe someone else has found something, but I wouldn’t risk trying to clean it. You might just dislodge a few chunks and have a clog on the water.
A new gas tank is much easier, especially since yours is removable, correct?
Yes, it is under the console in my 1980 Carolina Skiff. I suppose I should replace it and the gas lines also maybe even the pickup tube.
Carolina Skiff Doug
1980DLX Carolina Skiff
replace it all
tank
pickup
fuel line
filter
primer bulb
its a lot cheaper than a new motor
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Chris should know! It’s a lot cheaper than buying a new powerhead.
Well I guess I will replace it all and get the carbs cleaned. The tank is stained where the gas level was and I will get ready to spend a few (hundred) dollars.
Carolina Skiff Doug
1980DLX Carolina Skiff
I’m just curious, do you use E10 or E free gas? Any additives?
Wellcraft V-20 sportfish with a 200 Evinrude
For the last couple of years it has been ethanol free but can’t say for sure since the tank was replaced last time. My son has been using the boat but he moved to California and it is mine again. I tried to use Ringfree and Stabil Marine but I can’t say for sure since I didn’t maintain it.
Those 27 gal tanks are not cheap.
Carolina Skiff Doug
1980DLX Carolina Skiff
Yamaha 90 2s
auto oil mix/mix in tank/2 stroke/4stroke???
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2004 Yamaha 90 2 Stroke
Oil auto mix, tank under motor cover
No oil in gas tank.
Carolina Skiff Doug
1980DLX Carolina Skiff
Yamaha 90 2s
I got to thinking, wonder what is in the bottom on the tanks of the below deck tanks, like in a 20 yr old Grady. How would you get it out?
Carolina Skiff Doug
1980DLX Carolina Skiff
Yamaha 90 2s
A saw and a lot of colorful language.
Got me worried now,think i’ll pull filler hose connector off mine and have a look see in tank,18ft 2006 key largo cc.
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I ordered a new 27 gal tank, WOW! with shipping about $300.00 for a half gallon of plastic. I guess it is the cost of playing on the water.
Carolina Skiff Doug
1980DLX Carolina Skiff
Yamaha 90 2s
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I got to thinking, wonder what is in the bottom on the tanks of the below deck tanks, like in a 20 yr old Grady. How would you get it out?
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A saw and a lot of colorful language.
You got that right [:0] Not a fun job!
Capt. Larry Teuton
Cracker Built Custom Boats
“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made.” -Robert N. Rose
I ordered a new gas tank from Chatlee and they said it would be about a week and $300.00. I waited a week and called them back and they said that Carolina Skiff didn’t make these tanks any longer and it would be made by Moeller and would be 4-6 weeks.
I got a tip from the Carolina Skiff Owner site and was told to get Purple Power Degreaser. I removed the tank, drained it and rinsed it out with the hose pipe (if you are not from SC it is a garden hose). I poured in a half gallon and let it sit for 2 days. Rinsed it out and it was as clean as you would want. I left it in the sun for 3 days to completely dry. Rinsed it with a gallon or so of gas, installed new fuel line, filter and mount, bulb, all fuel components. Sweet and saved $300.00.
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Carolina Skiff Doug
1980DLX Carolina Skiff
Yamaha 90 2s
Sweet recovery 
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they said that Carolina Skiff didn't make these tanks any longer and it would be made by Moeller and would be 4-6 weeks.
I doubt CS even made the original tank.
If you ever need to buy a new tank, www.speedytanks.com is the best place I’ve found, and very quick service. I’ve bought 4 or 5 from them. They have cut files for most standard production boats tanks, or will custom build anything you need to suit. The boats I build all have custom aluminum tanks made to fit the space. I draw them just like I want it, including fitting locations and angles. Email them the drawing and a week later have a (usually) perfect fitting tank delivered the door.
They also built the tank for the GW I pictured above. 50 gallon custom aluminum was about $500. I just had another 35 gallon custom built and it was just over $300. Shipping charge is about $100.
Capt. Larry Teuton
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