86 v20 fuel tank update

[jetblue319]

hi
just finished cold taring my original 60 g. factory fuel tank. (photo enclosed). I was going to powder coated it, but when i called RDS aluminum, they said cold tar epoxy is a better choice. I will install starboard panel strips, with 3m 5200, around the fuel tank. staying away from anything that holds moisture,
jet

[SkunkBoat]

you're not foaming in?

[jetblue319]

i read an article on by a marine surveyor about fuel tank installation and it said to stay away from foam or anything that will support moisture. that's why i am using starboard to support the tank on bottom and sides.

[Jeb]

Very cool. How would you say this project went as far as:
- cost?
- difficulty?

I believe my tank is 11 years old now. I think I'm doing this project next Spring.

[jetblue319]

factory 60 gal. fuel tank was $500.00 plus 100 for s/h from perry fla. to yankeetown. fl.
$110.00 for a gal. of cold tar epoxy from grainger.
about $100 for the 1/2 thick starboard board pieces from boat outfitter.
removing the tank was a PITA, I cut the top of the tank with a cutting wheel and wrapped a heavy strap around the back wall and it rip it out partial. i had to cut holes into bottom of tank with a hole cutter to weaken it enough to put out

[jetblue319]

here are some photos of the fuel tank removal

[jetblue319]

photos

[Jeb]

Wow. My tank isn't the factory original. It's like 11 years old, so I'm hoping its not as horrible to remove when the time comes. Thanks for all the pics.

[jetblue319]

your welcome, the foam surrounding the tank is the killer, its a PITA to remove and its damaging to the tank because it holds moisture.

[bradford]

Been there done that, not fun. Worth the peace of mind though.