A person between the ages of 12 and 16 can not operate a boat with more than 40 horsepower unless accompanied and directly supervised as above. If it escapes from your premises, it's your responsibility. Legally, you will be considered negligent and held liable for any damage done to the property of others, not to mention the cost and inconvenience of cleaning up your own property. Experts say oil tanks may need replacing in as little as 15 years. It's recommended that any tank 25 years or older be replaced.
Corrosion is inevitable with steel tanks.
In most cases, oil tanks rust from the inside out. Rust is usually caused by condensation that accumulates during humid summer months, particularly when the tank sits partly empty. Outdoor above ground tanks are most vulnerable to corrosion at the point where legs, saddles or other supports touch the tank. Hard to detect leaks can also occur in fuel lines buried in or under concrete walls and floors. Leaking oil contaminates everything it comes in contact with.