[Tashmoo2]

Thank you all for the comments. I am currently out of country and just checking the site. I have a 135 optimax mariner on it with 200 hours or less. I think engine is 7 years old now. The previous owner moved batteries to front of console so I suspect it was very stern heavy.

The fuel tank has flange on side to screw it into stringers. I am not going to use the tank coffin and instead make the space for the tank large enougn so I can slide it forward a few inches.

My '73 23 ft seacraft had room in front of the fuel tank which enabled me to add and a 2nd tank.