Flounder Pounder is located in Cape Canaveral on the east coast of Fl. Aluminum Marine Products in Perry Fl. made the original 60 gallon tanks. They're located in Perry, Fl. 850-223-1899.

Thanks to all who you guys have sent some good info. Today i got all the foam out and cleaned out the tank compartment so its all good fiberglass. Now my question is....in the bottom of my tank compartment there is a piece of PVC to direct water flow from front to back of bilge. is this factory?? if so this compartment should be water, though we all know it is not since that is why i am having to replace a tank. So i am looking for suggestions on how to put a drain in so that water does not collect in the tank compartment ever again. Is this ok to do or will it in some way compromise the integrity of anything by putting a drain in?? any ideas, and has anyone done this???? Thanks again guys, this forum is filled with knowledge.

The compartment itself is water tight. The problem comes from the fact that an aluminum tank sweats. There really isn't much you can do about it either. This is why WELLCRAFT went to poly tanks later on.

This PVC is factory.....I removed it when I installed my new tank. There is room for water to flow underneath. The pvc I am presuming was put in place to keep the foam from blocking the drainage when it was applied. If you don't foam the new tank in, pvc is not needed.

So Ferm, should i go with a poly tank??? I think there was more than just sweat in this "watertight" compartment. There was a good bit of water in there and a lot of corrosion. Thanks.

Aluminum tanks are fine, but you have to remember that around saltwater they are going to corrode eventually. Unfortunately there is no perfect replacement tank. Poy tanks don't hold there shape very well ,and many believe they will vent fumes to the bilge once they age. Fiberglass tanks don't last with ethanol in fuel, and aluminum will corrode and rot around the salt. Stainless would be nice, but would cost what the hull is worth to have one built probably.

Svence - hopefully our buddy can weld me one for a couple hundred, but new ones from a tank company are around 6 or 7?? Custom tanks are high apparently. And yes, it is aluminum.

The water also comes in from above... If the seal around the cover on the deck isn't tight, or if the floor hasn't been painted in a while, then water makes its way down there...

Right Grace, so how can i drain this compartment to prevent water buildup????????

Some people do not foam the new tank in, they strap0 them down on rubber to stop chafing. This will allow air around the tank to keep it dry.

But the tank in your boat is 84 which means 24 years old!! What are the chances you are going to have to worry about it a 2nd time??