Replacing the gas tank can be a PITA for sure, I did the one on our 23' Sceptre a few years ago. It had been foamed in, and while I was repowering, putting in new controls, rewiring, etc., I wanted to at least check the tank for corrosion. Once the foam was removed we were able to hoist the forward end up, using ropes and pry bars (it's ideal to have a young friend help!). Then we rested the tank end we'd pulled up on a 2"x2" across the opening (see pic). Then more ropes and pry bar nudging, pulling forward, an inch at a time. We tied a rope to the fuel fill, and another to the aft mounting brackets - 1, 2, 3, ho! If it went in, you will be able to get it out with a little time and effort. The tank was not leaking, but upon inspection had numerous deep pits and the hoses were brittle, so decided to to pop for a new tank and hoses as part of the rehab. Put a smaller tank in because we were going from a thirsty two stroke to an economical four stroke (approx 1 mpg to 3+mpg).
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1977 23' Sceptre
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