1976 Seafari Fuel Tank Removal

[Capt Terry]

Originally Posted by Vezo, Part II

This is the definition of "Pitched and Pinched"!!!

After seeing the photo, I remember you asking me how close the stringers were to the side of the tank? Think mine was about 1.5" on each side, therefore your tank is narrower, but longer. Yea I'd hate to do it either, but cutting the glass is easier and safer than cutting the aluminum. If it were mine I'd examine cutting carefully forward and then vertically downward to a horizontal cut near the cabin stepdown. That would be the easiest to repair and less obtrusive than at the aft end. If you slide the tank aft you should have clearance to use a scroll saw (called a sabre saw when I was a kid) to cut without hitting the tank. BTW noticed your fuel sender was at the forward end; wonder how quickly the gage read empty? Mine was towards the aft end.

Another anecdote from an "old man" (now me), sometimes best to think about it awhile- sometimes the best idea comes later! I spent months figuring out how to put a PerfectPass speed control under the hood of an ETEC. Good luck Michael