fuel tank

[fillet1]

Pipe,
Thanks for that info.
I am starting to think that I am better off replacing the tank now while I have the time, rather then finding out in the spring that I have a problem and lose fishing time as a result. Its good to know that you can foam in the plastic. Since I only have a 115 on the back and dont plan on running more than ten to twenty miles tops on any given day, i was thinking I could get away with a smaller tank if I had to.

In removing the acces ports on the fuel tank hatch, I definitely smell gas, but not a strong odor. This is after the boat has been sitting for a while. It smells in the aft bilge area too, but there are fuel lines, oil tanks etc back there as well.

In removing the tank first- what the heck do I do with the 50 gals of gas in the tank already? Thats a lot of $$$ for 5 gal gas cans to store it!!

Second -is there a point where the tank will "break free" from the remaining foam once I get enough of it out? or is it adhered to the hull bottom somehow? Do I need a chain hoist or something to break it lose?