I finally got my new tank in. I purchased it from RDS Marine via Tank and Barrell for $750. Aluminum. I had it custom built 4" shorter, so I could get it in easier. How did you get your floor back in?
Thanks, for watching my DIY adventure. The radar tower came from fish on sports. It’s a uni-arch with captain’s package and LED lights. www.fishonsports.com
Great video. My tank just shit the bed, so I am looking at ways to pull the tank, do the repair, and or sell the boat. If you don't mind my asking, how much have you spent on this project? Not including new tool costs.
Hi, Thanks for watching my project videos. This project expanded beyond just replacing the tank, however I can comment on some costs. The tank itself was approximately $3000 USD, including all new hoses. But the Coosa and fibreglass repair was easily another 2000. Not included are the cost of tools and equipment. The Dust Deputy, three different electrical sanders and grinders, plus hundreds of Expendables. The fuel tank was a much simpler project than the cabin restoration.
Thanks for watching. I hope that there’s some useful info in these videos. I have to say that using a mitre on the cut in the deck was really helpful when it came time to repair the hole. If you do straight cuts, it’s a lot more difficult to set the lid back in place.
Hi Miguel. Thanks for watching my project. I appreciate your thoughts. I live in Vancouver, and am only now nearing completion of the project. There are so many factors and variables, I don’t know if I’d be comfortable doing it on another person’s boat. There are so many compromises. My main concern remains securing the tank without the steel bands, and then the final finish appearance when the deck is fixed. It will be a challenge making it look nice. Of course, having done the job, filmed it and watched every step, the second time would be easier, faster and better. The videos you’re watching are me as an absolute novice. Another factor is that my fish wells were removed prior, creating access under the deck that yours would not. But who knows, life has a way of opening new roads. I never expected I’d be totally re-wiring my boat, and I did. Then one day, a fellow like you asked me to re-wire his boat - and it turned out great. I do enjoy the work, however. I’m happy to help you in any way I can. Do you have pictures?
I hope you continue this series! Ive got to replace the tank in my 23' Maxum next spring, luckly i get to hide the hole under carpet and a mattress!
I have the same boat and I’m doing the same thing. Keep doing good job.
Thanks for watching, and all the best on your project.
I finally got my new tank in. I purchased it from RDS Marine via Tank and Barrell for $750. Aluminum. I had it custom built 4" shorter, so I could get it in easier. How did you get your floor back in?
Thanks for taking the time to make these videos. I like your radar tower, can you provide any details on which one you went with? Cheers!
Thanks, for watching my DIY adventure. The radar tower came from fish on sports. It’s a uni-arch with captain’s package and LED lights.
www.fishonsports.com
Great video. My tank just shit the bed, so I am looking at ways to pull the tank, do the repair, and or sell the boat. If you don't mind my asking, how much have you spent on this project? Not including new tool costs.
Hi, Thanks for watching my project videos. This project expanded beyond just replacing the tank, however I can comment on some costs. The tank itself was approximately $3000 USD, including all new hoses. But the Coosa and fibreglass repair was easily another 2000. Not included are the cost of tools and equipment. The Dust Deputy, three different electrical sanders and grinders, plus hundreds of Expendables. The fuel tank was a much simpler project than the cabin restoration.
ya me too! cutting the deck of my 1993 2002 wa trophy next week. tank shit the bed!
Thanks for watching. I hope that there’s some useful info in these videos. I have to say that using a mitre on the cut in the deck was really helpful when it came time to repair the hole. If you do straight cuts, it’s a lot more difficult to set the lid back in place.
how did you make the lid on the tank
It appears you may be on Vancouver Island? You wouldn't happen to want to do another tank replacement on a 2002 would you?
Hi Miguel. Thanks for watching my project. I appreciate your thoughts. I live in Vancouver, and am only now nearing completion of the project. There are so many factors and variables, I don’t know if I’d be comfortable doing it on another person’s boat. There are so many compromises.
My main concern remains securing the tank without the steel bands, and then the final finish appearance when the deck is fixed. It will be a challenge making it look nice.
Of course, having done the job, filmed it and watched every step, the second time would be easier, faster and better. The videos you’re watching are me as an absolute novice.
Another factor is that my fish wells were removed prior, creating access under the deck that yours would not.
But who knows, life has a way of opening new roads. I never expected I’d be totally re-wiring my boat, and I did. Then one day, a fellow like you asked me to re-wire his boat - and it turned out great.
I do enjoy the work, however.
I’m happy to help you in any way I can. Do you have pictures?
Any updates??