The tank in mine has 4 large rectangular tabs welded onto it and these are screwed into 2 long mahogany mounts that are screwed into the main stringers. Two things I like about aluminum tanks is that they do not permeate any fuel smell and they are easier to secure in the boat. Also look at the bottom of your fuel filter/water separator, the some times rust if there was a bit of water in the bottom and can rust through. It takes very little fuel leakage to create an odor that you can smell. Take a bright LED flashlight and follow the fill hose all the way back to where it meets the gas fill. Check that sending unit gasket (you can replace it if there is any doubt) and check the underside of all hose connections with a mirror to see if there is any fuel seepage. To some extent all plastic tanks permeate a bit of fuel vapor not to a level that would be dangerous but enough that if you put your nose right next to it you can smell it just like the gas cans in the garage.
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