Fuel tank removal

[jetblue319]

it was an experience learning and reading the different ways other owners have used to remove their fuel tanks. But i do owe a bunch of thanks to my girl friend's dad who was a commercial fisherman and a boat builder. i was a bit worry about drilling through the tank and into the hull, but we we determine to get it out once and for all. As for why its removal. it was over 15 + years old and i didn't know how the PO had taken care of the boat. The aviator in me wanted a peace of mine, I want to zero time this boat as much as possible. so now i have nothing left in this boat, motors gone, wires removed, tanks out, all wood removed and ready to be sanded,and refinished, fuel lines out, bow rail off for cleaning and polishing. wire and cable ready to be picked up at west marine, and will start looking for a good deal on 60 gal fuel tanks. Again thanks everyone for your help and advice.

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by jetblue319

it was an experience learning and reading the different ways other owners have used to remove their fuel tanks. But i do owe a bunch of thanks to my girl friend's dad who was a commercial fisherman and a boat builder. i was a bit worry about drilling through the tank and into the hull, but we we determine to get it out once and for all. As for why its removal. it was over 15 + years old and i didn't know how the PO had taken care of the boat. The aviator in me wanted a peace of mine, I want to zero time this boat as much as possible. so now i have nothing left in this boat, motors gone, wires removed, tanks out, all wood removed and ready to be sanded,and refinished, fuel lines out, bow rail off for cleaning and polishing. wire and cable ready to be picked up at west marine, and will start looking for a good deal on 60 gal fuel tanks. Again thanks everyone for your help and advice.

Jet, sounds like you're on the right course. Good luck with the rebuild and keep those photos coming. As previously stated, we love boat porn here.
Tight lines and clear skys.

[RWilson2526]

I have an almost new custom made tank in my garage for going on 4 years now. These posts almost motivate me to actually change it out.......well, almost.

[scook]

If your bow rail mounting hardware is corroded you should consider going to www.marinepartdepot.com (look in "Bimini Hardware") and getting some new stainless steel stuff to replace it.

I was pulling myself up onto the deck and broke one of the crappy Perko type pot metal pieces. It wasn't very expensive to replace - each part was a few cents less than $10.00. It's a little more important on mine because I cut out the front section of the rail, so there's more stress on the fittings when the rail takes a load, but it looks nice too.