My Seacraft

[TomParis]

I ordered a syphon pump, going to drain the tank and pull it. Thanks for everyone giving me input.

[Vezo, Part II]

Been there done that. Get an old fuel pump and hook it up remotely to a battery.

[Vezo, Part II]

Tom, does your MA have the 70 gallon option? Didn’t you have an 18 originally, or is this your first SeaCraft?

Michael.

[TomParis]

I have only had this boat, and the tank is undersized, the owner I bought it from 3.5 years ago told me he had it replaced and that he chose not to go with a big tank. I suspect the tank is under 30 gallons size. When I pull it I will take some more photos. I am going to reach out to RDS and see how much it will cost to just get another one same size as this one. As I dont go offshore, literally stay with a mile or two of shore. If its too expensive, I may just Redneck it for now and run a 10 gallon above deck tank. Either way I will remove the fuel and pull the old tank myself.

[Vezo, Part II]

I’m curious if RDS comes back close to $10/gallon. Remember you will have to choose between 0.90, or upgrade to 1.25 thickness aluminum. And then coal tar epoxy.

Vezo

[FLexpat]

Some thoughts to consider as you address the fuel leak:
That is a pretty good pile of unsecured wires sitting/bouncing on a grounded aluminum tank.
At least one appears to be a large bat (+) cable; likely capable of carrying >>100A in a surge. Maybe 1/16" insulation?
Most small boats do not have a large circuit breaker/fuse on the bat cables.
Others wires appear to have open ends – not sure what they are.
Ever see what happens to metal when a hot jumper cable hits a grounded piece of aluminum?
Be safe.

[gofastsandman]

Originally Posted by FLexpat

Some thoughts to consider as you address the fuel leak:
That is a pretty good pile of unsecured wires sitting/bouncing on a grounded aluminum tank.
At least one appears to be a large bat (+) cable; likely capable of carrying >>100A in a surge. Maybe 1/16" insulation?
Most small boats do not have a large circuit breaker/fuse on the bat cables.
Others wires appear to have open ends – not sure what they are.
Ever see what happens to metal when a hot jumper cable hits a grounded piece of aluminum?
Be safe.

Sage advice.

You have an original failed tank.
RDS is thick wall.
CG plate still on the tank?

[Capt Terry]

About 15 years ago I replaced the 47 gallon tank in my Seafari with an RDS tank of the same dimensions. Seemed like a good idea at the time. Now with only lake use and with an ETEC which is not as thirsty as my Merc V6 150, almost wish I had gone with a smaller tank and gained storage area, as I never have the fuel hatch screwed done anyway. Just a thought.