71 22-2 Flatback Re-build Watch and Comment Please

[Marcel4t]

That's a great idea!  All I have is some left over Coosa, which is kinda pricy.  I need to get some glass tape so maybe I can see if my supplier has foam sheets

[RickK]

You could go with less weight on the insides of the stringers - like maybe 12oz cloth? It's lighter, thinner and more pliable for those pesky corners. I agree on the rolls of 1708 tape very handy for tabbing stuff in.
Look for some "jasper" board - very light weight composite board - comes in handy around the rebuild and pretty cheap.

[Marcel4t]

Okay great. What about pouring foam in the stringers, is it recommended for 4lb or 2lb? I'm thinking 4lb since its structural.

[Tampa Bay Mike]

I've always heard 4lb and that's what I went with. I used about 9 gallons total.

[Marcel4t]

Okay cool.
So my newest dilemma goes back to this gas tank I bought.  I didnt even think about the orientation of the pick up, and how having it towards the back is best, I planned initially to have it facing forwards.  But the fittings will be directly under my live well/leaning post.  I will have no way of putting an inspection plate.  I called Moeller and asked technical service if I could maybe take the pick up tube and put a longer one on that would go up front.  The guy sounded like I was bugging him during lunch, and was like "sure, probably would work."   I did some inspecting, and the pick up tube will not pull all the way out without the screen on the end pulling out.  It's really hard to describe through writing, I'll take some pics.  I hope I can figure this out and I didnt make a $400 mistake.

[mshugg]

My experience with Moeller was like that.  I wanted to swap the vent and fuel fittings.  They said no problem; it could be done.  When I got the tank, I couldn’t swap the fittings.  Contacted Moeller, they said, you can’t swap on that tank.  Don’t even try or it voids warranty.  I returned tank (lucky I purchased from Amazon) and went aluminum.

I fear that you’ll need to make current configuration work, or go custom.

[RickK]

What is the tube made of?  Can it be cut in half and then you splice in more length?
Yes on the 4lb foam.

[Marcel4t]

Ive been doing a lot of research on this. Moeller used to make a 48" extension pick up tube, but no more.  Even if I could find that one, it has the wrong fitting. I can use tubing made out of HDPE polyethylene, which is used to make plastic gas tanks.  It's 3/8"ID, and you can actually get it at Home Depot.  The tubing is moderately flexible, so my one concern now is will the end of the tubing lay flat on the bottom of the tank?  I think I will need to put something on the end to weigh it down, like a brass hose barb. Good times, I love solving these problems!

 

[RickK]

Keeps the brain in shape

[Marcel4t]

Plowing forward!!  Newest video, check it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6LSXys2PPg&t=6s

[Tampa Bay Mike]

Great video, as always. 

[RickK]

Nice video. Making progress.

[Marcel4t]

So Im in analysis paralysis, and frozen on boat right now.  I have decided I do not like the center console that came with the boat, and want to get something else before I proceed, as I need to run rigging tubes. The T-Top attached to the center console also. I also need to figure out livewell.  This part is so hard for me, as there are so many options and variables.   Also, I dont know where to really find stuff.  Anyway, just venting, Im sure other people can relate.

[RickK]

Most of the time when you add a top, you lose walk by space. You have the option of cutting, say 4", out of the width of your existing console. Many have done this. Think about that.
As for the live well, there is a lot of members that have them (I do not) and hopefully will speak up.

[Tampa Bay Mike]

I've never been a fan of the factory console either. They are too wide for my liking which limits walk space on the sides, especially if you add rod holders.

Do you have any surplus places around you? I'm lucky to have a good one close that always seems to have something good laying around.