Painting a hull

[jorgeinmiami]

Well in beween the rain and the cold I got the tank ready to reinstall.

I took off the old foam and lightly sanded the affected areas and painted it.
It cam out better than I expected.



Now I do not plan to refoam and the tank has 6 flanges that I can use to attach to the sides of the coffin.
There is some space that I can use to place some starboard that way it stays in place and no wood to rot.

now what can I place under the tank to keep it off the bottom and hopefully let any water that does get in drain and dry out?

[BigLew]

Jorge,

This is one of the most complete and straightforward discussions or installation/replacement of aluminum tanks I have found. I recommend you read it twice and make notes. Then plan your install. Good luck; keep us posted.

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

[jorgeinmiami]

Biglew thanks for the link

Yesterday I used some glass to fill in the holes on the transom. Prior I used some thickened epoxy and wood dowels and I went to finsh with glass prior to sand.
I mixed according to directions and applyed some cut pieces of cloth. Well it was cold here last night (mid 30's) and today I went out to inspect and it was still tacky. I then placed a light next to it and within 30 mins it was now dry to the touch.
This cold weather sucks and really hampers the little progress I am able to get done. I can just imagine the things you guys up north were it really gets cold have to go thourgh. But they say that by the weekend it's back up to the 80's