Gas tank removal...ahhhhhh!!!!

[VVelez216]

Had water in my tank, decided to remove it today. What a pain chipping away at the foam, but got it out with no problems.

[VVelez216]

Foam destroyed the tank as there was water in the foam like a sponge.

[VVelez216]

Foam was a pain, chipping away with a crow bar, prying pieces off. The foam was saturated with fuel and water making it heavy.

[Richie Rich]

are you foaming the new tank in or going the support and space route?

[VVelez216]

Originally Posted by Richie Rich

are you foaming the new tank in or going the support and space route?

Im going with supports, tank welder said to avoid foam if possible.

[Cam]

Try not to use wood supports. tyr using strips of Starboard. Same material like a kitchen plastic cutting board, as it does not absorb water and is not affected by water.. And also leave slits in it so water can pass through. This site sort of explains it.

http://www.yachtsurvey.com/fueltank.htm