1989 23WA Seacraft fuel tank replacemnt/maybe?

[htillman]

The corrosion and resulting leak are common with Seacrafts. I have not seen the plywood aft of the fuel tank on previous 23's, all sceptres. The color of the bilge is familiar. The cutout of the hatches are very similar to the sceptres. Good luck with the replacement of your tank, I would go with a tank that maximized the area of the area it is located, if not for resale purposes only.

[gss036]

et23, the large tank is a pain for me here in the Northwest. Our boating / fishing seasons limit one to about 6-7 months and then you have to deal with old gas. I was thinking about 70-75 gallons, that would last me about 3 months as we only travel about 15-20 miles each way. At my age, this will be my last boat, I plan on running it until I am unable to keep fishing. I just re powered last spring w/ Honda 225 and then a new Yamaha T9.9 this winter.

[htillman]

Ok, its your decision and boat, just my recommendation. Good luck
ET

[gss036]

ET23, I would have to pull the engine and then there is no guarantee you could get that size back in the hole after all the trouble I had getting it out. I had to cut almost 3 feet off the tank and cut off the front side mounting brackets just to clear the end of the tunnel. I thank you for the advice, but it is just not practical to try and get it installed. I am thinking 75 gallons is a push. The old tank was 99 inches long,28 wide (w/27 inch hole) and 10 inches high for a 11-12 inch high tunnel. The replacement will have to be able to lay almost flat in the hole that is left open.

[CaptLloyd]

Thanks for the pics.

Looks like you have things cleaned up pretty good!

Keep us posted on the reinstall and get back fishing!!

Lloyd