Fuel Tank replacement - Page 2

cooppat · #11 03-01-2005, 09:37 PM

thanks for the information, I have already ordered a tank from Atlantic Coastal welding in NJ. They will turn a tank out in 5 days, epoxy coated and 1/4" plate for sending unit mounting. I ordered a 52 gallon tank with two baffels. with shipping the tank will be around $560, not bad I thought the tank will be here Friday and installed on Sunday. The new fuel lines are in and the new tank support is installed. No one told me the hardest part was going to be getting the old fuel fill hose out,that really sucks. Thanks for all your help and information, I will post pictures of the progress and final install.

thedink9 · #12 03-04-2005, 12:22 PM

You must be working insides. Did you replace the deck that the tank sits on? If so, How? What have you done about the soft deck in the rear? Keep moving as you are motivating all of us. I already ordered my resin and fairing material this week from Joe Merton. Dink

cooppat · #13 03-06-2005, 06:54 AM

Yes, I have been working indoors at my shop, can't think of a better place to be right now. I have replaced the floor under the tank, and I am waiting for the tank to arrive should be here Monday. I am currently rewiring the boat and installing the M120 trim tabs. I am going to live with the soft spots this year; I don't want to open up that can of worms yet. I am going to use restaurant floor mats in the back of the boat to distribute the weight over a larger area, and they help soften the ride on your feet, they don't look the best but it will get me through this year. The good news is that when I drilled the 3/4" hole for the trim tab hose I got a good look at the wood core of the transom, and although it was damp it was very sound and stable not rotten as I expected it to be. I have included some pictures of the floor of the tank.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...plywoodaft.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...dwithgalss.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...eamandhole.jpg

Reel Smoker · #14 03-06-2005, 08:59 PM

Nice job,what kind of wood did you use in there? Plywood?

thedink9 · #15 03-06-2005, 09:07 PM

Keep up the good work Happiness. It has to be nice to be working inside during this time of the year. The progress you are making will have you ready to splash as soon as the ice is out. Dink

cooppat · #16 03-07-2005, 08:43 PM

Thanks for the good words, I used 3/4" marine plywood with a layer of glass on the top and bottom, then I epoxy filled the seam. the new floor is good and solid.