Yet Another Transom Job in the Works - ?ions

[Fishjack]

OK as mentioned all the wood is OUT - still have some cleaning to do..


Well this project (thanks to you guys) started out as "I'm going to replace the transom" well now it has turned into a little more than that.

Today I pulled out the "self bailing" deck drains - both were in bad shape I plan on going back with the original configuration for now.. Should I use 5200 or 4200 - I know 4200 bonds with metal better??

Anyway - Today I also decided to pull the fuel tank out while I had easy access to check it out - after all it's only about 30 years old and this is what I found.



I managed to slide the old tank out the rear without removing the t-top.. I wish it were as easy as it sounds...



The infamous rubber strip corrosion...


Soooooooooo... I guess it's new tank time - this one is
12H/28W/69L / 100 gallon ..



There is wasted space in front of the tank - I was debating on installing a fresh water tank there OR going with a longer fuel cell for more fuel capacity..

I guess it's time to start re-reading the fuel tank threads..

Tomorrow I will be pulling up the old fuel tank support and HOPEFULLY starting to play with some epoxy resin..

Again - do I need marine ply for the fuel tank base?? Man I wish I could find marine ply here locally. I'm sure it would be best..

I really apprecite the comments and feedback..

I'll try and get some pics of the trash can full of empty beer bottles tomorrow.. THERE STACKING UP..
Jack