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bradford 04-10-2017 09:17 AM

Hate to say it, but someone a few years ago had problems with a tank put in backwards like that. I'd pull it to turn it around and relocate the filler. While you're in there you can address the foam/drainage situation. Really not to hard considering all the other work you've done/are doing.

3 Squids 04-17-2017 02:31 PM

Had a little time today so whipped up a new dash. The original was gone so I used some starboard and mounted the gauges and switch panel on it so if I need to access behind the dash I just can pull it out as one big panel. It gives me plenty of room to work in the console as well.
http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...ps6x7anyhi.jpg

I used a couple wiring harnesses I had laying around so if I need to remove the dash I can just unplug a couple plugs instead of having to cut stuff again. Hopefully I'll never have to get in there once I'm done though.
http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/...psmgyzllaw.jpg

3 Squids 04-17-2017 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bradford (Post 232199)
Hate to say it, but someone a few years ago had problems with a tank put in backwards like that. I'd pull it to turn it around and relocate the filler. While you're in there you can address the foam/drainage situation. Really not to hard considering all the other work you've done/are doing.

What could be a con on it being like this. I don't think it'd be a terrible pain to rotate it but then again it seems like it was easier for them to run a new filler and drill holes in the gunnel instead of putting it the other way so who knows. Obviously it's going to put the filler input to the port side of the hull but I don't see why just running a longer filler hose wouldn't work. But without trying it I guess I will never know.

phatdaddy 04-17-2017 07:00 PM

i would think the fuel pick up toward the stern is the most important consideration.

SkunkBoat 04-17-2017 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by phatdaddy (Post 232271)
i would think the fuel pick up toward the stern is the most important consideration.

agree.

bradford 04-18-2017 11:10 AM

The vent towards the stern creates a lot of gushing at fill up and makes it nearly impossible to fill up completely, plus when planing off would probably spew fuel out the vent with all the fuel tilting back towards the stern.

Try it out and see. Figured I'd mention it before you had her all buttoned up and had to re do it.

SkunkBoat 04-18-2017 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bradford (Post 232281)
The vent towards the stern creates a lot of gushing at fill up and makes it nearly impossible to fill up completely, plus when planing off would probably spew fuel out the vent with all the fuel tilting back towards the stern.

Try it out and see. Figured I'd mention it before you had her all buttoned up and had to re do it.

agree...but fuel pickup forward could cause big problem when you are low on fuel...
Don't like that tank at all...

3 Squids 04-18-2017 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SkunkBoat (Post 232288)
agree...but fuel pickup forward could cause big problem when you are low on fuel...
Don't like that tank at all...

This is what I was kinda thinking. Kinda damned if you do damned if you don't. Starting to think I might see how the green boat tank would fit.

Jeb 04-19-2017 08:45 AM

the new gauge panel is a beauty.

Kracker Jack 04-19-2017 10:46 AM

Just a reminder if you decide to replace that tank i will buy it from you


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