PVC pipe inside the hull?

[phatdaddy]

ditto above, i think the reasoning is, if the fuel cell is compromised, the leaking fuel will remain in the compartment and not drain to the bilge .

i'm guessing by your screen name you surf, can you still get into trestle's and surf? last time i was there was 1973, we went to upper & lower, great waves and no crowds. i am sure nothing has changed in 38 years...