Welcome aboard Rrichar1, I caught your post just before logging out. Very High on the list of things that are attributed to the cause of boating accidents are faulty fuel (Gasoline) systems. The rule of thumb is :
When in doubt. Trow it out. All hoses, connections and tanks must be 110%.
The method of repair as you described it did not allow for adequate inspection of the entire tank. As she sits you run the risk of explosion. The danger is that a small leak might start allowing fumes to lay in the bottom of the bilge. One bad electrical connection can ignite those fumes and turn a day of fishing to a news story. I don't mean to be negative or an alarmist. I just want to help you be safe.
I have a 180 but this pertains to all boats. I gotta go but Ive been all through mine and will be glad to help you any way I can. Plus as you have found the guys around here really got this boat thing down. Me....? I'm just a "Wanna-Vee"
