V20 Restoration Fla - Page 5

Roycie · #41 02-05-2015, 08:14 PM

All the above skunkboat.... Had to wind up pulling the tank. Attached is a pic of what it looks like underneath... Now more work and a new tank... Oh the joys of restoring

SkunkBoat · #42 02-05-2015, 08:48 PM

Sometimes you gotta wonder why people do things. That off-the-shelf poly tank was probably $400 and a cluster&%$# to get it in. A new custom aluminum tank is $500-$550.

You can do it right or do it fast but you can't do it half-right, only half-fast!

jetblue319 · #43 02-06-2015, 01:10 AM

i have an eng lift i used to remove the engine from the transom. it is removed by attaching the hoist to the flywheel. the original fuel tank is still available, from RSD alum. at Perry, florida, i payed 580.00 with delivery. do you have a outbd motor stand? ( i do not have one)

Roycie · #44 02-06-2015, 10:23 AM

Hi Jet.. I do not have a stand but can build one.. It will be awhile as I want to get the tank and the floor in before I start on the transom... Will be digging out the rubble left under the tank and then start the process of putting it all back together..There is a place here in Tampa that is called Fiberglass Discount and the owner is a world of knowledge and his prices seem to be right..
Do you have a pic of the tank you put in ??? Would like to know what I have to redo before I buy one

Thanks
Royce

jetblue319 · #45 02-06-2015, 11:31 PM

i have a new tank that is ready to go in just have to have it painted and wrap it up prior to installing back in fuel tank well. where is the figerglas shop? i like to learn how to work with that and do repairs

Roycie · #46 02-06-2015, 11:44 PM

wish mine was that easy!!!!! The fiberglas place is at 4705 No Lois Ave.. The owners name is Jesus... Phone number 813-877-6667... Seems to be a real nice guy and has all you need there..
Keep me posted on your progress..Will send you pics of before and after clean-up

Roycie · #47 02-07-2015, 12:17 PM

Hey jet could you give me the dimensions of that tank?? I need to rebuild the area it goes in and that would be very helpful... Thanks

jetblue319 · #48 02-09-2015, 04:13 PM

I will post it tonight the mfg sent me the specs i
n a email I have at home

Roycie · #49 02-09-2015, 05:50 PM

Thanks.... No work on the boat today but here is a before and after pic

jetblue319 · #50 02-09-2015, 11:38 PM

i cant load the file because its too big , pm me your email so i can sent it to you
the length is 44 5/8
width is 31 1/8
sides are 7 1/4
base of tank is 10 3/4
the height from the base of the tank to the sides of the tank is 11 3/8