Good question - my rationalization: 1 - it's set up exactly as I want it - hardtop, hull color, motor, hours, etc 2 - all other areas / components of the boat check out, 3 - surveyor is watching the re-install like a hawk - ensuring all is done to abyc standards 4- if I move forward (which I'm still awaiting the sea trial, final report et al) even if I have to re-do what the previous owner is / has done w/ regard to the tank, I am still ahead of the game.
For those reasons, I'm still involved