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macojoe · #11 12-19-2004, 02:47 PM

I don't really have that Mass sound, I come from NY when Imwas a kid and I kind of have a 1/2 & 1/2 acent.

Its all good!!

steplift20 · #12 12-19-2004, 07:56 PM

i have a 1978 step and it has a 55 gallon belly tank thats what you probably have in it
is it plastic or aluminum i replaced mine about 10 years ago and put in a plastic one that should last a long long time
;D

Stinky_Hooker · #13 12-21-2004, 11:36 AM

it is aluminum and i noticed yesterday that it is longer than the access panel and if I want to remove it I think i will have to cut part of the floor out.???? ::)

steplift20 · #14 12-24-2004, 05:28 PM

i replaced my tank and all you have to remove is the big panel and then you have to chop all of the foam out to remove the tank,and replace all the fuel lines when you do it ::)

Stinky_Hooker · #15 12-27-2004, 02:56 PM

Thank steptift, I was hoping that to be the case. What should i use to put back in their...that spray foam or something???

chumbucket · #16 12-27-2004, 04:54 PM

You can buy that two part liquid expanding foam through boating stores like West Marine or Boaters World. Just mix the two parts as directed and pour into the surrounding cavities. Make sure you measure correctly because it does expand like crazy. Then you can cut off the excess that expands over the top. It'll help keep your tank in position without shifting as well.

Stinky_Hooker · #17 12-28-2004, 02:39 AM

Thanks chum...i hoped there was a better way.

chumbucket · #18 12-28-2004, 06:39 AM

The stuff's easy to use.

#19 12-28-2004, 04:38 PM

SH - The last boat I rebuilt, I bought 2 part expanding foam from a private plastics lab, locally. I don,t know what West or BW sells. Point is they had foams of different densities. For flotation you want maximum expansion - say a 2gal kit yields 10 cubic feet. For bedding a fuel tank you want minimum expansion - say a 2 gallon kit yields 3-5 cubic feet.

Also use a mixing tool on an electric drill. If you mix by hand the foam will start expanding before you have finished mixing.

Be careful using this stuff in enclosed places under decks. The expansion forces are for real, and you can "blow your boat". :o

Stinky_Hooker · #20 12-28-2004, 05:07 PM

Blow it huh..WOW :o! Thanks I will be careful.