1973 196 rebuild question

[Duffy1470]

The piers are 4 inch squares of left over Coosa from the transom laminated together with a layer of mat in between each layer. I used 4 pieces of 1708 on each vertical plane of the pier after I bedded the piers in thickened resin. The "horns" ar to keep the tank from moving forward. They are mostly gassed in. I'm not finished. Probably will give another layer of 1708 or 2 all around. Where the tank's dog ears (?) mount to the stringers I have added 3 more layers of 1708 or will. There will be a total of at least 5 layers of 1708 plus multiple layers of mat. Should be pretty stout

[Duffy1470]

These boats are NOT square, the level Pic is included to let anyone in the future know there is not a great way to "prove" accuracy.  You will be eyeballing lots of things. The stringers at the bow and stern are level and that is what I am going off of. Is that the correct way? I don't know.

The other pics are of the fuel tank mounting apparatus. Most use pvc tubes cut in half and that is a great. Probably the way to do it on most boats, but my boat's keel is off 1 1/2 inches from bow to stern so I opted for piers to mount the fuel tank on as depicted 8n the pics. Is it right? Sure, or it's not,. I will find out hopefully over the next 20 years.

[Duffy1470]

The guy who fabbed the tank said he has installed tanks both ways with success so I am not terribly worried about it.

[RickK]

You've come a long way since post 1 in fabricating stuff with fiberglass. Looks good.

[Duffy1470]

Kind words Rick. Thank you.