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04-18-2012, 09:44 PM
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Great Info Guys
Thanks much for the info and suggestions,
Here's what we have so far: There is no foam on the sides, we can get all the way down the sides to feel no foam, very tight but enough room to know there is nothing holding the tank in on the 4 sides. There is something holding the tank down from the bottom, feels like it is some epoxy, glue or foam coming from the front or back o f the tank or put there in purpose to hold down the tank. I have a block and tackle coming next week I had on order for Tuna and the boat has a pretty solid hardtop that we may be able to use to hoist up the tank. The tank is currently 1/2 full of fuel that has been there for many years. The boat is in Weymouth leaning towards the 5.7 unless I can be convinced off a better way to go What about the duo prop option with Merc or Volvo's? Anyone go this route or have an opinion? Few more pics 
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04-18-2012, 09:58 PM
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She's cleaning up pretty well
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04-18-2012, 10:04 PM
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I am glad that boat went to a good home, I have been driving by it for years ( I also live in Weymouth). I replaced my tank 7 years ago and I used a chain fall to pull it, Go to harbor freight in Braintree and buy a cheap wire chain fall it will pop right out Check the floor under the tank mine was rotted.
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04-19-2012, 02:02 PM
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I went with a 5.7 260hp with an Alpha drive in my Tsunami.I bought another boat for the engine and drive,because it saved me a lot of money.
Having said that,if money was no object,then I would go with a 300 hp engine and a Mercruiser Bravo III , or Volvo Duo prop. Maybe it's the extra weight on mine from the downriggers and kicker motor,but I top out at about 36 mph at wide open throttle spinning a 15-1/2x17 Mirage plus ss prop.My cruise speed is around 25 mph at 3500 rpms The extra horsepower won't hurt and these Tsunami/Sceptre models squat a bit in the stern.and the dual props will get you a better top speed and much easier slow speed control,especially when docking or in backing into a slip.
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All this,just for a boat ride
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04-19-2012, 03:12 PM
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Strong opinion on the duoprop option, Do It! I have the volvo version. The low end torque is amazing, allows you to slow way down in a nasty sea and gives a very fast hole shot if that interests you. I've had two of them, peripherals like tilt mechanisms or hydraulic rams can give trouble, but the basic drive is pretty much bullet proof.
The 5.7 is a good engine for that boat. That old car engine is good about warning you before something goes wrong that might keep you from getting home. Connor
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04-19-2012, 08:52 PM
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04-23-2012, 08:21 PM
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Gas Tank Hose?
Great intel and feedback guys, it's been very helpful; thanks
I grabbed a Chain Fall at HF and also cut the sides with a handsaw, there was some foam and/or material on the sides down near the bottom of the tank that was holding the tank in. Cranked her up slowly and one side popped free; this tilted the tank up and allowed me to drain almost all the remaining fuel, bonus deal. The other side popped free and she is ready to come out; JUST ONE MORE ITEM???? The fuel hose is snug as bug in a rug on the intake and also fitted up to the fuel Cap. It is pretty much impossible to pry off as there is no room for the hose to pull out and I am concerned if I cut her off it will be hell trying to feed a new hose through. There is a good 2 feet of space that is inaccessible to reach right at the bend. I want to replace all the hoses also so I am expecting to remove her, so cutting it off should not matter Anyone has history dealing with this and how did you get it done? Removed the Bolsters today - Rotted, sponged and soaked - White or original Red will be the next decision on those. Nice having a hardtop and new enclosure to get some work done in this weather without getting soaked
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