So, I got the tank installed and sealed into place!!
I started with coating the new tank with 2 coats of coal-tar epoxy.
I placed the tank in the opening, leveled it and braced it in the opening with 2x4s so the foam couldnt lift the tank at all and poured in 2 of the 2 quart pour in foam kits. This tank is in there good! and man is that foam messy!!
For the gas tank panel, i purchased some aluminum H-bar from McMaster Carr (
http://www.mcmaster.com/#aluminum-h-bars/=ofjkvg) and secured three horizontal braces on the bottom of the panel to reduce flex. The panel feels much stronger and helps big time with my peace of mind.
I dont have any exterior shots right now but I also have it polished and got a stripe on there. More work to come!
Next big purchase is a cooler seat and new bimini.
I do have a full canvas enclosure for the boat that I would love to sell. I have the bimini, front windows, side windows and rear deck enclosure. All in fair shape with some rips and is very discolored.
