Gas tank replacement 170

[Martin t]

Yes the tank is out in my garage next to woodstove thawing outThe previous owners must have filled the tank with waterfor ballast I thinkThe pick up two is broke off of the fitting because it goes down and then makes a 90° turnthrough a hole in the baffle towards the back of the tank

[Capt. Bob]

Martin,

If that's the original tank you may want to reconsider and replaced it with a new tank. Can you see the manufacturer's tag on the tank?

[Martin t]

The only thing on tank is on bow side written with green sharpie tp26/27gal

[Martin t]

Had tank cleaned and tested a radiator shop no leakes and every thing looks good

[Martin t]

Just trying to save money there to put into a knew console and gauges maybe 

[Martin t]

Decided to have knew tank built and am going to move pickup and sending unit to back of tank

[Capt. Bob]

Decided to have knew tank built and am going to move pickup and sending unit to back of tank

Very good.
I think you'll feel a lot more comfortable with this investment and you can start with a clean fuel system and hopefully avoid future contaminated fuel problems that are common this days.

Good luck and post up your progress.

[Martin t]

Thanks bob check out my pic in the transome cost colum let me know whatcha think

[Martin t]

My friend is almost done with tank moved pickup and sending unit to back and filler and fent toward 4 inches to get better hose, now he want to no if I want him to make me a 1/4 inch diamond plate coffin cover what do you guys think, I think it would look pretty good

[Capt. Bob]

Martin,

The "look" is up to you. That stated, I think you will find that the aluminum will get very hot in the sun. If you like pacing the deck barefoot, you may find this area uncomfortable.

Just a thought.

[RickK]

My $.02 - I think it would look like a ....well... a hatch cover.  Like someone made it as an after thought instead of being part of the design.  Also agree with CB about the heat.  The regular floor will get warm enough in some instances, the aluminum will get scorching.

[Georgie]

diamond plate coffin cover

  OMG NOOOOOOOOO!!      I realize you're in Durham CT and I'm in South Florida, but I grew up in Guilford so I fished the same waters.     The diamond plate will get CRAZY hot in the summer sun, and it will also be VERY slippery when wet.  Stick with fiberglass and gelcoat unless you want to buy one of those custom but expensive covers to protect your feet.  Many of the members here have just re-cored their covers to fix any waterlogging or weaknesses.  It's a pretty darn easy project and takes no more than a weekend of your time.

[Capt. Bob]

Many of the members here have just re-cored their covers to fix any waterlogging or weaknesses.  It's a pretty darn easy project and takes no more than a weekend of your time.

One of my favs. Still lookin' for the anvil.

http://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=4360.msg27958#msg27958

Here's another.

http://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=6907.msg49957#msg49957

Good luck.

[Martin t]

Never even crossed my mind about the heat glad I asked, as for south Florida you can have those alligators and bugs

[Martin t]

Knew gas tank all in coffin cover fixed now trying to figur out wiring what a mess