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Default Refit update, fuel tank needed

Hello all! The refit went well, after a few hiccups and difficulties keeping the work on track, and the boat looks beautiful. The Yamaha 200 hp HPDI is a wonder! I would like to post photos on the gallery -- can anyone tell me what I need to do? I have lots of digital pics, do I just attach them to an e-mail, do I have to re-size them, etc.

During the refit they pressure-tested the fuel tank and they said it seemed to hold pressure. However, after the first 7 hours of use I topped off the tank and guess what? STRONG gasoline fumes in the bilge. Upon close examination, a dime-sized hole in the top of the tank, under one of the wood members going across the tank. At least one small hole in the aft section, too. I guess the wood and foam gave the impression that it held pressure. I need a new tank! I called Marine Liquidators (after seeing them in an older post) and they are closed for summer vacation until August 17 -- it must be nice! If anyone has any other sources, I'd love to hear about it. Tank measures 43"L x 31"W x 7 1/4" H at the sides, then angles to fit the "V" of the hull, with a flat patch on the lowest point 6 1/4" W. I think it holds 55 to 60 gallons.

Any help with either the photos or the tank would be greatly appreciated! Keep up the great posts.
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