Just drop that tank right back in then. I can't even imagine the cost on a new one. Even the scrap metal value of that old tank is more then you would have paid for a new tank a few years ago. I know even in Cali there is somebody that can weld alluminum and th's a lot cheaper and just as good as new. Just keep the piece you cut out so they can put it back.

 

I am going to check it out, once it is completely out of the boat. The problem with the tank is that it develops pinholes, which never amount to more than that, but there are normally lots of them. I may find some damage once it's out, we'll see.

 

I bet the only problem you may find is if they used some fittings made of the wrong kinda metal and oxidation or whatever the fancy term for it is took place. Other then that alluminum is the best metal there is for a fuel tank.

I would also suggest that whatever tank you put back in that you use some fuel tank coating on the outside of it. This will keep any water that get's trapped in there again from doing any damage. It's cheap and easy to use. It's normaly made to line the inside but it's just as affective on the outside as long as it's not exposed to the sun.

 

The new tank will not be bedded in foam. It will be installed with an airway surrounding the tank, so that corrosion is not a problem in the future.

 

Thought you were sellin that boat anyway. Last I heard was it was gettin replaced with an RV and "Ford".

 

Fill it partially with water if you are replacing it...

 

That was before I blew one of the engines. A boat doesn't sell very well with a blown engine. Now I've been forced to repower the damn thing and it is costing me around twenty thousand dollars ... give or take a thousand. I guess I'll be keeping it now; I wouldn't be able to get my money out of the deal if I did sell her.

As far as the truck is concerned; I'd still like to get rid of it and get into something else, maybe a 4x4. Ford, Chevy, Dodge, it really doesn't matter. I'm taking the old girl into the shop tomorrow for a front end problem. I've had to remove the wheel well lining on the driver's side, because of rubbing. The wheel is visibly leaning in at the top. God knows what is causing it ... bad shock? ... but I replaced them when I did the springs with KYB Monomax. Never ends, does it!

 

If it's leanin that bad you really got a problem, surprised you were still able to drive it. But it is a Dodge I guess. Your just lucky it's 2 wheel drive. If our 4 Wheel system was that bad we would be lookin at some major repairs. It cost me about $1000 for each side a few years back when I replaced everything on the wheel hubs and that was doin the work myself.

You don't sound to dissapointed about keepin the boat anyway. Bet you use it more then you would the RV to.

 

To be honest, Dennis, I really enjoy the boat when we're out on it. It's just the BS of having to deal with engine problems every time you put it in the water. At least with the new engines I won't have to worry about engine repairs for a few years. She'll be covered under a two year warranty, right off the bat!

 

When we gonna get some pictures of this monster. Be sure to take em during one a the wild Bikini parties we always see on the TV though. We know how all you Califhorny people live.