Fuel Tank build

[Normagain]

I think fuel tank installation is pretty tough really if you want it to last. When I took the tank out of my 74, most of the hold down points were at or near failure. My tank was solid but the fuel fill hose was rotted through and you could see the damage spilled gas had done to the plywood sheet under the tank, loose in two places and soft. There's a lot of motion to the ocean so over building a system to hold it in place is a really good idea. I had the tank builder add two extra brackets and I used 1 1/2" of plywood at each point, two screws instead of one + epoxy. Hopefully that will keep it there. I'm less worried about corrosion to the bare aluminum, should be good for another 40 years.