NewBie (perhaps) 1988 20. CC

[BigLar]

befor I purchase the boat, I have a major question. Seller informs me that the boat has a gas leak and the tank must be removed.

where is the tank?

what is involved?

estimated cost of removal

Need as little as 35 gal as a replacement

other than the gas leak is there any thing else to look for. I understand that all residual from the gas must be removed and perhaps it is a problem that cannot be fixed.

[Tiny]

new tank $400 if you shop well...not much to it...just pull up hatch, maybe replace the sub floor under the tank and fuel hoses...another hundred dollars or so. As for the rest of the boat, who knows...each one is different, likely transom rebuild as well.

[Bushwacker]

. . I understand that all residual from the gas must be removed and perhaps it is a problem that cannot be fixed.

Unlike most other boat builders, SeaCraft NEVER foamed in the tank, at least in the Moesly and Potter era. Foaming in tanks is a BAD idea because the foam holds moisture against the tank and causes corrosion. It cost more because they had to ventilate the bilge, but there is no foam to get contaminated, which is what I assume you meant by "residual". The center section between the stringers where the gas tank lives is wide open. On my boat I can look forward from underneath the stbd stern seat/hatch and see the back of the gas tank.

1988 is probably a Tracker-built model and I'm not sure if their tanks are foamed in. If there are vents built into the hull or gunnels, tank is probably not foamed in.