Next message: Bob McLeran: "Re: T&T: Replacing Fuel Tanks"
Some yards cut a plug out of the hull to remove and replace tanks in one
piece, leaving everything else in place. Then they re glass the plug. It seems
extreme to me but you may want to look into that option. I would sure want
references from satisfied (or dissatisfied) owners who had done this.
I recently spoke with the owner of a trawler with fuel tank leaks. The
previous owner had removed the engine, etc and replaced the tanks on one side
which were leaking. Shortly after he sold the boat the other side started
leaking so the new owner is now faced with the same engine removal work to
replace the leaking tank so if you do that be sure to check the tanks on both
sides well to be sure you don't have to repeat the process in a couple of years.
If you do remove engines etc you will have an opportunity to clean and paint
the bilge and take care of other things down there while the engines are
out. You could have the engines checked and painted while they are out too.
Good Luck
Steve Willett
Camano 31
Thibodaux, Louisiana
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