I know over time that gas with ethanol will deteriorate the fuel lines on a boat, because they were not made for ethanol. I do not know, however, what would happen with a plastic boat gas tank. One would assume that if it did destroy the gas can, the government would mandate a warning of some sort. Otherwise, people could get killed.
All gasoline except premium is mandated to have at least 10% ethanol. Sorry. Some stations (brands) have premium with out ethanol (Missouri law allows this), the trouble is finding out who has it. Ethanol does substantial damage fast in small engines and cars older that 14 years and some damage in newer cars. Do not use ethanol with a fiberglass or plastic gas tank=engine suicide.
No it is not illegal to have a plastic gas tank
I had the same problem in our fleet vehicles and was informed that it was from mixing regular MTBE gasoline with ethanol gasoline, brown film formed on the pickup sock of the fuel pump in the tank .
What type of tank do you mean? A liquid container or a tank as in the army?
Left side white plastic tank with black plastic cap
An intense bushfire would severely warp a plastic rainwater tank.
When fueling an outboard boat with a portable tank, you should put the tank on the dock or shore to fill it. (Ref: TP-6)
When fueling an outboard boat with a portable tank, you should put the tank on the dock or shore to fill it. (Ref: TP-6)
Same boat. Mine has a 25 gallon tank between batteries
It depends on the type of the plastic, however it is safer to replace the tank, instead repairing it.
Move the tank to the shore or a dock to fill
Place the tank on the dock or shore to fill it