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Yeah, if it would fit. It looks like about 40 - 45 gal is the best I am going to find without going custom. But temporarily I will just carry a 6.5 portable with me on long trips.

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Thanks to everyone . Fishing in a tournamnet this weekend and will probably install the new tank Monday morning.Thanks to all who chimed in.Im gonna foam it in for sure. I like the idea of the mat from Home Cheapo.Thanks again. Will post pictures while i do it.

Scott ;D

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24" W x 60" L x 10" Deep...will she go ??? ...go back to 1st page and find his link to that tank... :D ...

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One item to note about that tank: I had to move a frame forward a bit for the tank to fit. I accepted that because from what I could see of the frame, it was in poor shape. What I found out, was the only function it performed was holding the foam in place. It was not structurally attached to the boat. There was a 1x1 piece of wood in the corners with two screws goin to the frame and 2 screws going the side of the hull. I took that out, cut a new frame and glassed it in a little further forward than it was so the tank could fit. You can see the new frame in the pictures. Just keep that in mind. I was going to make that tank fit anyway, because I bought it from a guy at work for about half price.

Carl

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Umm, I'd be curious as to who said those bulkheads, or wood frame between the stringer provided no structural support. ??? I could be windtalk'n here but I think they are suppose to help minimize flex as well as adding support to the stringers. Of course, I'm no engineer and I haven't stayed at a holiday inn express lately, so I could just be talk'n out my whazoo ::)

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Jeff,

I agree with you that the frames are supposed to be structural members of the boat. However, once I removed all the foam, I found out that the frame just forward of the fuel tank was not serving a structural purpose. I only held the foam in place because after I removed two screws from each side the frame fell out. That is why I cut new wood and fiberglassed in a new frame as an intergral structural member of the boat.

Carl

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My gas tank hole is 31" W x 43 " L x 15 " D

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Did any of you guys have to cut your deck to get your old tank out ?? About 3/4 of my tank was below the deck and had to be cut. Just curious.

Scott

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Say WHAT?! :o ...

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I thought the plastic tanks had problems with the new ethanol gas.