Funds Brave restore thread

[Ratickle]

And then there's me...the ulitmate know nothing, ridemooching drunken jackass :sifone:

Yeah, but every group needs one of those. And, as they go, you're one of the best I've ever seen.....:sifone: So we're proud to have you...

 

[fund razor]

And then there's me...the ulitmate know nothing, ridemooching drunken jackass :sifone:

Well, you know about sailboats.

Just kidding, Phragle has been around boats all his life. Even better, crappy... half broken boats. So he is very knowledgeable. :biggrinjester:

 

[Ratickle]

So he is very knowledgeable. :biggrinjester:

Shhhhh......


Don't encourage him......

 

[fund razor]

Fund, I've been thinking further, and it looked (from the pictures) that your tank was in direct contact with the hull - is this correct?
Definitely make sure you have some space to allow for bilge slosh on the new tank. Just an opinion, and I'm by NO means an expert, just something that seems logical.
As long as you've come this far...
Maybe lay in a 1/2 spacer to set the tank a little higher, and allow water to escape from under it - and the underside of the tank to dry out.
If you want/need, you can send me dimensions of what you want for the the new tank, and I can Autcad them for you for your fab guy and send you a file.
Might work better than scribblings on a McNasty's napkin:willy_nilly:

The tank was in direct contact with the foam, which was about 5/8" think on average. There was foam under it, and a pair of PVC tubes that run down the centerline above the keel. There was some room for bilge slosh under it, but not much. If you look at the pic of the empty space again, you will see the foam still encasing the pvc tube, the grey color is the tank paint stuck to the foam. The water is on either side of the tubes, in the bottom of the space. I won't be able to see how the drain transitions from bulkhead to bulkhead until the tank ends are out, but I was thinking about doing something to insure that it drains better. Instinct tells me that the drain tubes are a little higher than they could be, and it allows a portion to be trapped.

 

[fund razor]

Oh, and heck yeah I will take you up on the cad drawing.

The tank bottom is a trapezoid.

 

[fund razor]

Yeah, but every group needs one of those. And, as they go, you're one of the best I've ever seen.....:sifone: So we're proud to have you...

He really falls short in the jackass department. He could be a much bigger jackass if he wasn't nice.

 

[fund razor]

I will do some measuring and get you a set of dimensions and a basic drawing Bouy, thanks!!

 

[Buoy]

I will do some measuring and get you a set of dimensions and a basic drawing Bouy, thanks!!

No problem. I gots the time on my hands.

 

[Ratickle]

He really falls short in the jackass department. He could be a much bigger jackass if he wasn't nice.

Hopefully he'll work on that.

Who would you recommend for the trainer/coach?

 

[GENERAL LEE]

Well damn Fund! I didn't realize you were still struggling with the fuel tank when I replied to your PM saying that I hope you are enjoying the boat....:leaving:

You will definitely know every inch of that bad boy when you're finished, plus have a SERIOUS sense of acheivment. Keep at it, it's all worth it in the end when you make your first run out there. :cheers2:

 

[Geronimo36]

Our member base here is freaking knowledgeable as could be. I am grateful for it.

This is true and what's even better is the member base are actually willing to help and guide others!!!! :driving:

It's unfortunate when at some "other" places where folks would rather just do things wrong, pay or not even listen to valuable advice! :USA:

 

[fund razor]

Well damn Fund! I didn't realize you were still struggling with the fuel tank when I replied to your PM saying that I hope you are enjoying the boat....:leaving:

You will definitely know every inch of that bad boy when you're finished, plus have a SERIOUS sense of acheivment. Keep at it, it's all worth it in the end when you make your first run out there. :cheers2:

No problem. The tank leak was a recent discovery. Plus... this is a long thread with the chit chat. But I appreciate all the feedback and the advice on here. Not that I don't have an idea of what I want... but the benefit of others' experience is great. That tank was bad. But, come on.... where does gas come from? It had to be bad.

 

[fund razor]

Inside:

 

[fund razor]

Outside:

 

[fund razor]

Pile O'Tank:

 

[fund razor]

You're not truly a man until you've wrenched a fuel tank from the grasp of an old offshore hull.

One of you is going to lose. Actually, both of you will lose. One will just lose less. Look on it as a charachter-building experience. And relish in the fact that those that have not travelled this path truly haven't earned their stripes yet.

I am sore.

On the other hand, that tank lost.

It is my offshore mitzvah. I am truly a man.

 

[Ratickle]

I am sore.

On the other hand, that tank lost.

It is my offshore mitzvah. I am truly a man.

I'm taking your word for the circumcision. Bout time......:sifone:

 

[JJ Apache]

He was sore when he had to pump the gas out. That was 4 days ago....Do it right or do it right. Your choice......:cheers2:

 

[phragle]

I hereby declare July 6th Fundy Day, from here on out every July 6th it is our duty as fellow powerboaters to get tanked in his honor. be it beer, rum or whiskey our mission is clear.

Carry on.

 

[fund razor]

I hereby declare July 6th Fundy Day, from here on out every July 6th it is our duty as fellow powerboaters to get tanked in his honor. be it beer, rum or whiskey our mission is clear.

Carry on.

Sounds like any other day to me.