[Capt Chuck]

Strick

When I pulled my 100 gal fuel tank in '95 only the rear corners of the support floor was rotted. Mine WAS glassed on both sides however. The shimms were ok also. I then Installed a new 135 gal tank which gives added weight up forward and improved the ride. I also installed a 15 gal fresh water infront of the gas tank up against the forward hold with an access hatch in the aft wall of the hold. Something for you to think about.

I made the new floor out of marine ply and glassed and gel-coated both sides. I made new shimms out of teak and screwed them between the (6) 90 degree angle supports off the tank and the stringers.