Aluminum fuel tanks can corrode in a marine environment, though much depends on how well they are protected belowdecks from salt water. Shielded from briny water, tanks can last forever, but on some ...

Over the last 35 years, we have done many high-mileage open-ocean transits. In the early days, the boats were 30 to 45 feet with limited fuel. Now, with the big sport-fishing boats being 60, 70 and 80 ...

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In our marine business, after effecting a repair, we are often asked, “Can you take a look at my fuel gauge too? It’s not working.” It’s a familiar story. Here’s how to troubleshoot yours. The sending ...

After months of planning, the Navy is a step closer to replacing the original World War II-era cement underground fuel storage tanks at Naval Base Kitsap's Manchester Fuel Depot with state-of-the-art, ...

Liquid fuel storage requirements are based on fuel type, usage, and whether the fuel is “combustible” or “flammable” as assessed by the fuel flash point. This ...