fuel tank - Page 2

fishingwithblue · #1 03-18-2008, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsubaki

Where you at? Kilkenny, Ft. McCallister or somewhere else?
This would be a good project to do yourself. There are couple of threads on replacing the floor tank if needed. No it ain't easy but it will work or not, nothing inbetween.
First pull the boat out and determine what's going on.

I live in Waterford Landing in Richmond Hill. The boat is at the community marina. You are right, time to pull it out. Any advice on the fuel(50 plus gallons)? I think I need to back up and punt. She rides so well but first things first.

tsubaki · #2 03-18-2008, 07:09 PM

First determine if there is a fuel cell leak ,removing the boat from the water, if so, 5 gallons at the time are easily handled (hope you got a pickup). Just siphon (you'll be a pro after this) and save (unless it's not mixed with oil) for reinstallation. The cost of the 5 gallon tanks will be nothing compared to the work involved and later they will be apreciated.
There are not many boat mechanics in this area that will profess to doing this work in a cost efficient manner. I do my repairs myself and won't suggest any references, reasoning being, by the time a good mechanic is found at a shop, he has moved on somewhere else. Ask someone you know and trust to make a reference to do work.
There is no other boat that rides like these and handle as such, they are well worth the renovations (not monitarily but piece of mind) and endless labor of upkeep (as every boat is).
Let us know about progress (and pictures).

tsubaki · #3 03-18-2008, 07:16 PM

HAMMER (mia), Mulv, whatknot and the other guys that have replaced the belly tank. What's all involved with replacing the tank.
Anybody please find the threads.

fishingwithblue · #4 03-18-2008, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsubaki

First determine if there is a fuel cell leak ,removing the boat from the water, if so, 5 gallons at the time are easily handled (hope you got a pickup). Just siphon (you'll be a pro after this) and save (unless it's not mixed with oil) for reinstallation. The cost of the 5 gallon tanks will be nothing compared to the work involved and later they will be apreciated.
There are not many boat mechanics in this area that will profess to doing this work in a cost efficient manner. I do my repairs myself and won't suggest any references, reasoning being, by the time a good mechanic is found at a shop, he has moved on somewhere else. Ask someone you know and trust to make a reference to do work.
There is no other boat that rides like these and handle as such, they are well worth the renovations (not monitarily but piece of mind) and endless labor of upkeep (as every boat is).
Let us know about progress (and pictures).

I was referred to Jerry Adams but I would rather do it myself to learn my boat. Just anxious. Should I use a syphon pump in the fill whole or on the tank itself after removal of the deck? Then store it in 5 gallon portable tanks...correct? Also you said "unless its not mixed with oil" My gas is not pre-mixed, do I save it? Pics are uploaded to photobucket and Im trying to get them here. Took them this evening at sundown. People stop and stare at that boat like their at a car show...cant blame them.

bradford · #5 03-19-2008, 12:03 AM

Welcome to the site!

I had a couple of FIST SIZED holes in my tank which resembled swiss cheese. I'd check all other avenues (fittings, hoses, etc.) first. If you do have a leaky tank pulling it isn't that technically difficult, just a good way to waste a saturday. I did mine in a way similar to whale before I knew about this site or even had a computer. I gave a detailed post a while back how I did it. Do it yourself and save your money for fun stuff.

p.s. Be SURE to evacuate all gas and more imporatantly fumes from your boat before tearing into this project, or else you could end up like the sugar refinery!

whatknot · #6 03-19-2008, 06:52 AM

hey, if you have a 60 gallon tank, stay with it dude. If your fishing habits ever change, you won't be held back by fuel. If this link works, it should take you to a Fuel Tank Specs directory. If not, do a search for it. I did a schematic of my 60 gallon tank and if you scroll down I show ya where I had it made. Quality job too!

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/communit...uel+tank+specs

fishingwithblue · #7 03-19-2008, 07:37 AM

1. Take boat out of water
2. Drain/wick dry bilge
3. Check fiil tube, vent tube and other tube
4. Shut off gas valve to motor, tilt boat and observe for tank leak
5. If leak, syphon gas and hold
6. Order tank
7. Pull tank
8. replace tank
9. replace floor and seal
10. refill with gas, all but last 5-10 gallons
11. Drink Makers and Gingerale
12. Watch wife shake head back and forth in lighthearted disgust

How bout it, whats's missing guys?

Do I glass the new tank in? Confused on the foam or no foam part. I sa the post on using ratchet clamps and 2x6 to hoist it out.

If no major leak is detected from steps 1-4 what is to say there is not a super small leak hole? Looks as if I may pull it anyway for piece of mind. Might be getting ahead of myself though. I'll start Sunday morning and post pics of the whole thing, also of my neighbor's wife who gardens in a white bikini.