Deck Replacement 18 SF

[erebus]

Originally Posted by uncleboo

After removing the fuel tank hatch, I was delighted to see the coffin has enough room for me to move the tank forward about 14". It is not original and has a 35 gallon capacity.

The tank on my 18 also was only 35 gallons and didn't fill up the coffin.
I was able to push mine forward about 14 inches as well.
I moved my console only as far forward as the front edge of the coffin box lid.
With 2 group 27 batteries also up forward right inside the seat of the console, I felt that maybe I had pushed a bit too much weight forward.
She rode great, but at rest she sat a little bow down.
Probably batteries further aft would have fixed it, but I sold her this summer and never got to try.