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April 02, 2005, 09:10:57 PM
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snapper whipper

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anybody replace tank in 86 17'osprey?????
« on: April 02, 2005, 09:10:57 PM »
I have a 1986 17' osprey that I plan to keep forever so at some point I may need to replace the tank that is below the deck under the console.looks like once the console is off and you remove the cover in center of deck you are looking at old tank?I am guessing it is about 27 gal and made of ???.I know this is comming so any info I can will help.
 thanks in advance mike :shock:
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snapper whipper
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April 02, 2005, 09:27:58 PM
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« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2005, 09:27:58 PM »
My '73 170 has the tank on deck occupying the space which, on your boat, is the locker fwd of the console.  My tank is aluminum.  From the various under-deck tank replacement jobs I've been reading about, your tank would be aluminum too.

What indications have you seen that your tank may be bad?
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April 03, 2005, 06:44:19 AM
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« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2005, 06:44:19 AM »
Hey Snap, good to see another 17' on board.  Is your a 170 or 175?
My tank is under my console but above the floor and is aluminum.
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Rick
1971 "170" with 115 Johnson (It's usable but not 100% finished)

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April 03, 2005, 04:12:49 PM
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« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2005, 04:12:49 PM »
Anybody have any idea what year AS started putting the tank under the deck?
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April 03, 2005, 04:59:10 PM
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« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2005, 04:59:10 PM »
Jimct
I dont have a problem yet and as a matter of fact there is a access panel in the center of the deck over the sender unit and I remove it and take a big sniff down there and never smell fuel but it is 19 years old.I hope it never does but was just wondering what might be down there besides the tank??foam??jimmy hoffa??  Rickk mine is a 170,my first A S was also a 71 170 and the tank was under the console above the deck but it hade been replaced,rick you know anybody that makes transom mounted baitwells?
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April 03, 2005, 06:37:04 PM
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« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2005, 06:37:04 PM »
Get in touch with Deck Daddy.  He's got pix of his stern boxes posted in the Gallery.  He was talking about maybe making up a mold of his boxes.  I'd like to get a set sometime too.
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April 03, 2005, 06:57:21 PM
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« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2005, 06:57:21 PM »
You WILL know when you have a problem.  You will smell that gas.  I think you have the right Idea, as far as removal goes.

I've heard of lots of people building those baitwells.  should be pretty easy.  Mount them w/ 5200 and screws.
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Wilson Ayala
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April 18, 2005, 08:42:02 PM
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Chrome

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« Reply #7 on: April 18, 2005, 08:42:02 PM »
Hey all, Count me in as part of the 17' Aquasport crew.  Got a 1986 170 osprey.  

I can smell the gas and seem to get horrible mileage.  Appears to be around 2 miles to the gallon or less!  Is mileage the correct word?  Anyways, I got a feeling my tank needs replacing asap.  Anyone want to help?  I've got just about zero clue on this one.......  Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated!
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April 18, 2005, 09:43:01 PM
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« Reply #8 on: April 18, 2005, 09:43:01 PM »
I must be one of the lucky ones. My fuel tank is below the deck and was replaced just before I bought it. It is a 1972 17'.

Wilson, you are right four SS lag bolts and 5200 holds those boxes on tight as can be. I will crawl up and down them with full dive gear and they do not budge.
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April 19, 2005, 05:31:00 AM
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« Reply #9 on: April 19, 2005, 05:31:00 AM »
Quote from: "Chrome"
Hey all, Count me in as part of the 17' Aquasport crew.  Got a 1986 170 osprey.  

I can smell the gas and seem to get horrible mileage.  Appears to be around 2 miles to the gallon or less!  Is mileage the correct word?  Anyways, I got a feeling my tank needs replacing asap.  Anyone want to help?  I've got just about zero clue on this one.......  Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated!

Welcome to the 170 club Chrome. Sorry to hear about the fuel problem.  My tank is above the floor, so I have no clue how to advise you on this.  I'm sure you'll get the help you need here though.
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May 02, 2005, 09:12:45 PM
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« Reply #10 on: May 02, 2005, 09:12:45 PM »
87 170 best boat ever built.
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May 02, 2005, 09:15:45 PM
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« Reply #11 on: May 02, 2005, 09:15:45 PM »
27b gal tank in floor,my tank was pitted under the bandsthat hold it down.I wraped it with fiberglass about 5years ago with no problems.
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May 03, 2005, 05:30:08 AM
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« Reply #12 on: May 03, 2005, 05:30:08 AM »
Mike,
Another to join the 170 club?  Yup, they're great little boats. Welcome aboard!!
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May 03, 2005, 08:25:49 AM
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« Reply #13 on: May 03, 2005, 08:25:49 AM »
I have a 73 22.2 with the original in deck tank and, no problems.  Removal shouldn't be impossible.  Take the console out, remove floor pannel, disconnect lines, un-fasten straps and, lift.  Once you have it out, it's possible to figure out where to get a match from.  Mine has a specification label on it.  When you're replacing the tank, I'd reccomend replacing the fill line and, vent line.  Perhaps replace the vent fitting too.  I saw these nifty fuel fills I should have bought at the Dania Marine flea market that have pop up knob, so no more deck key.  

On my 22.2 the console does not have to come out to remove the floor pannel.  We have had that pannel out to mount the leaning post.  I think on mine the console would not have to come out for a tank job. I'm just not that familiar with 170's to say for sure.
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May 11, 2005, 12:04:02 PM
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« Reply #14 on: May 11, 2005, 12:04:02 PM »
Tanks were mfg'd by Florida Marine Tanks in Hialeah. Telephone 305 620 9030. They have all original specs. Make a drawing of your tank,and they
will fax back correct engineering drawing for your approval.

Easy job. Remember to replace ALL fuel lines while you are in there.
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