T&T: Replacing Fuel Tanks

[StWillett at aol.com]

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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