transom rebuild help

[Richie Rich]

Is the old tank the bigger poly tank and the new 30 is on the right? I never knew they came in poly from the factory...mine is aluminum......is there enough room for expansion? I think you need to expect about a 3-5% expansion of a poly tank...and you need to vent the compartment as well as the tanks actually breath and emit fumes....thats great the way you fit it in......this is gonna be a nice rebuild.

[CharlestonSC]

I'll post a new pict later but the 30gal tank is on the left it is the lighter color one and it sits in front of the stock tank.
The old tank is twice as deep as it is a 60gal tank. There is room to put rubber straps around the tank like the original. I guess it will just vent from the cut outs in the floor under the console, that's all the stock tank has.

[CharlestonSC]

Update Got the new 30 gal tank in and top lid glued down good.
now touching up gel coat and starting reassembly.

[RidgeRunner]

Moving along pretty well. What is next?

[bradford]

Looking good!!

[CharlestonSC]

New almost finished pictures.
Made a stand thru t-top to help with sight fishing.
Thanks for everyones help.

[draglink]

WOW!! That is some beautiful work right there! Powder coated aluminum is like the cherry on top. I have your pictures saved for future reference....in a few years Im looking to do a simular rebuild.

[reelapeelin]

That's really coming along nicely!!......you'll never regret the additional fuel tank!!...

Are you doing this work in Greenville or C'town?...

[Richie Rich]

Almost looks too easy! Nice work....should be ready for the season pretty soon.

[Skools Out]

i know it's late now but you had enough glass first round, more is not better when it comes to glass, that will add tons to much weight. but looks great. the glass wasn't used to add strength it was only to seal up the wood on the inside the transom and under the floor. the wood is where your strength is.