89 23cc fuel tank

[lost2a6]

My dad has done it several times with great success. Be sure to use vinalester resin.

[joseeli8797]

With the new stuff in gas these days it is eating up fiberglass tanks , get ready to pay $8.00 to $9.00 a gallon for a new one, and besides after all that crap to get it out, you will be in big trouble if you had to do it again, replace all hoses and sending units, do it now or forever hold ypur peice. Good luck

[EVERGREEN]

Fish On,

Try FPmarine.com- They have salvage aluminum and plastic tanks for different boats. I picked up a 100 gal. plastic tank for $150 bucks.

[osprey]

Thanks Guys,
I got the tank out today. As I said before, it wasn't leaking, but I pulled it to take a look at it. The foam was soaked. The tank sides and bottom were all wet. Only three bad spots found. It looks like the corrosion you would see on a sacrificial anode. I'm guessing it has eaten at least half way through. The rest of the tank looks pretty nice. I spoke with a tank builder in Tampa and picked his brain about glassing the tank. He said the exact same thing that Fellow-ship said. It is like putting a bandaid on cancer. He also said that the problem is that the aluminum expands and contracts, the glass will not, hence the broken bond eventually.
The box that the tank was in seems to still be pretty sturdy. Should that be cut out to take a look at the stringers? The stringers toward the bow seem hollow as compared to the back. Also the deck is not glued to the stringers near the bow. I'm thinking of wedging the floor up a little and squeezing 5200 in there and then remove the wedges. I hope this doesn't turn into a full blown resto.
I did find a new salvage 100gal aluminum tank for $270. the problem is that it is 30" wide and the stringers are at 30". Plus the flange is < 30". It could be done with some mods. Is 100gal tank adequate. the tank I pulled is 139? Keys trip planned for the end of May. Got to get this baby done!!

[lost2a6]

If you glass one you have to glass the whole tank or the patch will come off, however having a new tank built is the best way to go. I would clean it up and have it pressure tested and put it back in without the foam. I made some wedges for my tank that held it in place just fine. As far as the deck goes, all of the SC boats that I have looked at have the broken bond between the deck and stringer, it's no big deal. Just make sure that the stringers are still bonded to the hull well, and put that sucker back together and run it. If it ain’t broke then don't fix it.

[FELLOW-SHIP]

That tank you found 30” will not fit because of the 90 degree hinge that holds the deck in place and if you are wrong just buy a 1/8” that’s TOO BIG. I had my tank made which was if I can remember correctly 12 x 28 x 72 = 120 gal. I really did not want to spend the $650 I paid for it at first because I would never see it again. But now I am glad I spent the $$$ and glad I will ever see it again. As for the deck if it is not sagging in the middle and strong enough to hold 800- 1,000 lbs of weight just add one layer of glass and epoxy over the top all around to stiffen it up a little for the next 30 years or so. As far as how big a tank you need your motor / motors will tell you that I burn approx 1 gal per 2 miles better than that if it isn’t 3-5’ that day. Anyhow that gives me a range of approx 240 miles the question is how far are you going any one trip & how often do you want to fill up??

FellowShip

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My motto: Just for the Grins

[osprey]

Fellow-Ship, Tell me that you replaced your tank five years ago, because I'm getting quotes of $9/gal. My tank is 10x28x116. That comes out to $1200 140/gal. Where can I get one for $5/gal???? Now you can see why I keep talking about trying to glass it. I have a friend that owns a marina up north ,so I'm going to hold off a couple of days before I commit to the $1200. I hope he can get me one at wholesale. The tank I found at 30" wide almost fits. The measurements are 30.5" between the stringers except where the filler hose comes in. There it narrows down to 29". That idea is scrapped. I might just shell it out for the big tank. I can fish 2 days hard without refueling. $1200!! I could put myself through welding school!!!

[FELLOW-SHIP]

If I can find my old invoice I will post it for you. It’s as home and I would have to do some digging. Had it made in Hialeah – Miami Fl. which is not to far for you to come and pick it up. I am sure they would cost more today.

FellowShip

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My motto: Just for the Grins

[FELLOW-SHIP]

Ha Fish On

I found the info on the place I got my tank done back in June of 2001.

Sunshine Marine Tanks, Inc.
1755 W. 31 Place
Hialeah, Fl. 33012

Phone 305-364-0111 Fax 305-364_2881

The 120 gal. back then was $600.00 plus tax. I picked it up took a few weeks.


FellowShip
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Just for the Grins

[osprey]

Thanks Fellow-ship. I'll give them a shout on monday.