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Old 08-10-2008, 07:39 PM
beradtke beradtke is offline
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Yes i am in florida. I went with the lowest amount they recomened(fiberglass coatings inc). I was doing it in my garage ( i was doing test panels ie..hacthes thankfully not the hole boat) I have a compressor but no spray gun avaible.I dont want to ruin a 50 dollar spray gun spraying gel coat so i was told i could roll it on. Sorry to all if this seems like i am venting cause i am kind of haveing to peice meal the boat back together. Not really the way i like doing things.

Also i have read in the past when putting the fuel tank back in not to foam them in and use a rubber insulator around the tank. I need to find some of this so i can put my fuel tank back in( the mountings ripped free from the stringers).
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Old 08-10-2008, 08:59 PM
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Hey beradtke,

Read this and it will probably give you a few well considered points and an entire guide/explanation that might help.

http://www.yachtsurvey.com/fueltank.html

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Old 08-11-2008, 05:04 PM
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Thanks lew I put that in the archive of stuff to know. i like the idae of using the plastic and 5200 so hold the tank in.
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Old 08-11-2008, 09:58 PM
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Try this link for the proper neoprene chafe strips. There are different widths available. I used their two inch. www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/show_product.do?pid=14195&familyName=Shields+Neopr ene+Tank+Chafe+Strips
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Old 08-11-2008, 10:29 PM
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Thanks lew I put that in the archive of stuff to know. i like the idae of using the plastic and 5200 so hold the tank in.
I think you might want to re-read that part. I believe the article said to 5200 the plastic/phenolic like strips to the tank and set the whole tank/strips down on the (in this case fiberglass encapsulated shelf) base with NO straps, foam or anything that will hold moisture against the aluminum. The weight of the tank will hold it in place and the surrounding bulkheads (stringers, etc.) will restrict any significant movement movement. That's what I remember reading, but I would re-read it before I finalized my plan.

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Old 08-12-2008, 05:23 PM
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yeah your right lew,i read it wrong. i like the idea of it thought.

filthy thank you for the link will be saving that too.
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Old 08-12-2008, 10:19 PM
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Hey beradtke

David Pascoe specifically mentioned neoprene and said that it contains carbon which is not friendly to aluminum. I'm just pointing that out.

Take care and good luck.
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Old 08-12-2008, 10:32 PM
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They make a specific neopreme for this application. I did some research, and it is CG approved for this application. Not all neopreme is the same, make sure you get the right stuff. Also, if you follow the instructions, neopreme never touches the gas tank, only the 5200.
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