Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: fuel tank painting

Posted by Silentpardner on 06/19/14 - 2:19 PM
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I have a question.

I have always heard that the reason aluminum fuel tanks are always intentionally left unpainted in boats is due to electrical currents between saltwater and aluminum causing corrosion.

Is this correct, and if not, why do boat manufacturers leave them unpainted?