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I removed the caulked in panels today and was able to stick my nose in the "V" under the tank platform and I can smell gas, there is no sign of leakage, but the stink is there. I've got the tank ready to remove. The tank looked like it has been moving little bit as one on the "L" welded on brackets was broke and most of the screws were just finger tight where they had been wearing on the fiberglass in the stringers. The tank was about 80% free from the foam, worked the rest loose. Other than that, everything looks in good shape including the tank platform. Tomorrow I will try rigging something to lift and slide the tank. Right at the rear of the tank there is a 3/4" piece of plywood glassed into the stringers and the bait well fits snug to it, so really don't want to have to cut on that. I do have 5" at the top to be able to lift and hopefully the tank will clear. I think if I get it that far back, I will be able to clear the engine. Sure was an adventurous day for me since I have never been into the hull like that. I was able to work on some wiring for the float switch on the bilge pump and get the float working again. Sure a lot easier than working through the small hole in the engine well.