Removing A Boat Fuel Tank Part 2!

[@8180634]

You are one patient dude. Somewhere between hours 2.5 and 3 it would have been reasonable to just chainsaw the transom off and slide it out the rear. ;)

[@BornAgainBoating]

Lol

[@signelengis]

This.. the 40v chainsaw would have eaten that livewell in a few seconds... Wouldn't have even had to get the gas saw out! We've all had 20/20 after the fact though.

[@BornAgainBoating]

@@signelengis sadly :( lol

[@TheDoug9901]

don't laugh some people do it the hard way and cut the ass out

[@PFLEONARDI0906]

A chop saw is cleaner cut than a chainsaw and safer. Relatively no kickback, but proper PPE is always required.

[@kundrew1990]

water is collecting under my gas tank,, there doesent seem to be a drain whole can i drill holes between bulkheads..

[@gianlucamarciano3695]

How I appreciate you man, the real jobs in the real world not showroom boats

[@travis.stevens]

Never thought I’d look forward to Tuesdays so much 😅 Love this channel!

[@BornAgainBoating]

Hahah Thank you!

[@fullmetaljacket7]

I envy your job man. Miami, working outside, sun shining, and repairing boats. I would kill to have a job like this.

[@BornAgainBoating]

Hahha thank you lol but it's actually better than Miami! It's the keys ;) the islands below Miami :)

[@ericdavi1231]

Nice! Live wells in the floor kind of suck anyway. I will admit, I was kind of hoping to see what the process of removing the t-top, console and deck would look like though.

[@BornAgainBoating]

Ha, yeah, thankfully it didn't get to that point. Because of the non skid pattern on the deck, that would have turned into a nightmare! Eventually we'll do one though, it's not uncommon. Just not on any boats that we are currently doing right now :) Oh an I agree, livewells in the floor suck! I mean, it's nice if you are sitting down, but that usually is only good on like 18-20' boats where the center console seat is also the fighting chair lol

[@ericdavi1231]

Born Again Boating .... on another note, do you have any tips for removing the corroded bolt for a lower motor mount that goes into that lower swivel bracket? It’s corroded in there. I was thinking of using an air hammer and penetrating oil until it comes out.

[@BornAgainBoating]

Yeah, that's about the best you can do. Sometimes you have to cut them off and then like you said, use the air hammer to knock them out. Lower mounts can be pains sometimes :/

[@ericdavi1231]

Born Again Boating ... sounds good. I’ll give it a shot then!

[@ericdavi1231]

Born Again Boating ... air hammer made light work of it... whole job took 10 minutes!

[@ernestpaul2484]

It scary that I have been assembling a list of demolition tools, both corded and battery powered, even before I buy a boat to refit. The thing about watching your videos, along with being extremely informative and well done in the balance and presentation, is being able to adjust my tool requirements based on the difficulty you had with some areas. I am not young and flexible like you are. Just the climb up the ladder to get in the boat will be taxing at times. But before I die (which I hope is later than sooner) I want to have a practical boat to fish in with my younger brother that is in his 50's. A cuddy cabin to be able to take a leak out of sight when the diuretics kick in and to take a nap if need be. But it will be a walk-around to fully use the length of the boat. An I/O would be cheaper, but an outboard on a bracket isn't out of the question either.We would only be going out on fresh water lakes, I have had my time in the ocean and at my age I believe my placement in the food chain has slipped a notch or two.

[@dinacaldwell7522]

Awesome. Experience of rebuilding has taught me that the Rockwell sonic cutting tool goes thru heavy fiberglass like butter

[@BornAgainBoating]

Sweet! I've never used the Rockwell but it looks really similar to my Fein Oscillating Tool. Those things are great to have in the toolbox! Thank you!

[@rockporttigger7138]

I'm about to do this to a 1992 19' Maiko. It's an original made in Florida. The tank is getting replaced. Not even going to test it. Your videos are great. And, on this restore you have reasons for doing this the hardest way possible! I guess. Personally 16 hours is $1000+ on removal; the another $3000 to replace and install, f n way. I'd would have first filled the tank with water to confirm no fumes. Drained it. Remove the floor cover. Same way. Then cut the actual tank out with a chain saw, grinder cut wheel, circular, saws-all and air chisels (etc.). I would (will) quarter or eight the tank up and rip it out in chucks. It's shot anyhow. Now, if the tank was good and had another reason to remove it, then I'd be less demo-manaic on it.

[@michaelcardona3678]

That is why I love my saw saw...it has a cord...highly recommend also a power inverter plug pack with a loose car battery in the trunk of your vehicle for the plug pack itself,, Warning never attach a power inverter to a car battery installed inside of a vehicle...it will short out wires and panels in the vehicle.

[@BradDeverall]

Really like your videos! Been wanting to restore a flats boats in the near future, I appreciate all your straight forward content!

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thank you! I've never done a flats boat but I've always thought that it would be an easier project for some reason :) you should! Keep us posted!

[@marklaw2845]

Really enjoy watching these restoration videos!

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thank you!

[@firefightergarcia]

You need to get an oscillating saw they are awesome. Great job btw

[@BornAgainBoating]

Yeah, that's what everybody keeps telling me lol I have one at home in the garage, but I always forget about it lol Thank you!

[@Nathanm7977]

you could use acetone to dissolve the foam. would not take much to do it. just like any other time make sure no open flames

[@BornAgainBoating]

I tried that on a piece of foam, and it didn't really melt it like you would think it would :/ Plus acetone will also eat into the resin of the fiberglass!

[@OldSon_Fishing]

Looks like a nightmare of a job! Glad the tank is out

[@BornAgainBoating]

Yes, for a little while there it was! Thank you! We are too lol

[@kevinbrewer6985]

I've had the fortune to pull 3 tanks thus far, but I'm an enthusiast, not a professional, great job, Mark Hauptner built a strong boat, super cool man as well. Kevin

[@BornAgainBoating]

Whoa! That's awesome, 3 thanks is a lot for an enthusiast :) Thank you, yeah, I like Mark!

[@rogerreed9768]

Rethink using a towing ball as a pulling component. I know its easy to wrap a chain around but a proper hook designed to take a shrear load, using a D ring setup designed to take a load safely would be ideal before that loose reciever ball takes flight a hurts someone. Just saying,watched the ball flop around, chain broke so some tension was on and starting to lift boat as well.

[@abelvazquez6012]

Have you ever replace fuel tanks on Contender boats?

[@BornAgainBoating]

Um, can't say that I have, worked on a ton of Contenders but never had to do a fuel tank on one yet :)

[@morteparla6926]

Was there anything functionally wrong with the gas tank?

[@BornAgainBoating]

Just about 500 little pin holes where the foam held water and corroded through the tank on the bottom :)

[@morteparla6926]

@@BornAgainBoating Oh Yea. Definitely something functionally wrong with it haha

[@davekines1392]

Hey man. I'm 19 years old and live up in NY. I currently work as a marine mechanics apprentice. Do you think it would be at all possible for you to make a video about becoming a marine mechanic? If not, do you have any advice for me as I am trying to make this a career. Thanks a lot.

[@BornAgainBoating]

What's up! That's awesome! Congratulations, I've thought about a video like that but haven't gotten the logistics of it all panned out, so eventually yes, but for the meantime. It sounds like you are on the right path. If you are doing an apprenticeship to be a marine mechanic then that is exactly what you should be doing to make this a career. Getting into a marina is usually the hard part for everybody. So you have already made it in the door! The best way to continue is to learn all you can and really get to understand how the engines work and how the industry runs. The best thing to do is to be teachable, and watch the older techs and what they do. If you work for a dealership, depending on the dealership, never be too shy to call in tech support, and ask questions. Learning the systems is what will make you a great tech! As well as learning how to use the service manuals. This is a part that so many people can't get into their heads. If you are doing diagnostics, and you can't figure it out in about an hour or so, look in the manual and see what it says. Then call in tech support. After a year or two of that, you will be a great tech!

[@davekines1392]

@@BornAgainBoating Thanks a lot for the response and taking the time to write me some advice. I should be going to Yamaha school in Georgia over the winter. I think that will be a game changer for me. Maybe Ill see you in training sometime haha. Keep up the great videos!

[@BornAgainBoating]

@Dave Kines no worries bro, that's awesome! You know it is possible, I should be going Kennesaw to Yamaha school in the winter as well! So we might see each other. I might end up going in the fall though, so we'll see. Mine has to schedule along with going to Mercury school so we do it all in one shot. :) That will definitely open your eyes to the possibilities and give you a good understanding of the industry :)

[@andrewfyakim525]

Another great video! Finally seeing something I might have the skills to help you with; I know for a fact I have the skills to do the 'jumping-on-the-tank' part! ☺.... Yes, a short video, but still FULL of useful information... thank you for a the great videos and for all the work you go through to make them...

[@BornAgainBoating]

Hahah, that is a key part of the process though! Thank you!

[@_noname617]

with the deck tank how about also installing dual gas saddle bag tanks on each side to exceed +200gl's.. wow! yes more better +1

[@BornAgainBoating]

Hahah with 200+ gallons we could make it to Cuba and back without having to refuel! Literally! :)

[@Ken-fisho]

Well done Aaron that son of B was dug in like an Alabama Tick lol persistence and patience a good virtue💪 personally l would drop down to 100-120 gallons never enough storage space on a boat but thats me unless you plan to run out to the Bahamas... 👍

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thank you lol yes it was! That's exactly what I was thinking, and then using the extra space for the freshwater holding tank, but then we found another spot for the tank and we do take a lot of longer trips. Without towing the boat, (No trailer), we do sometimes go down to Key West and dive some of the wrecks. That's about 50 miles from our house, going ocean side. As well as up into the contents and up to the everglades, which can turn into 120+ mile trips! Our Wellcraft has about a 70 gallon tank, and on some of the trips we have to bring like 20 extra gallons of fuel in the bow and we still come back on fumes lol

[@Ken-fisho]

@@BornAgainBoating Sweet, ok, i see when you say you use the boat you do mean you USE the boat😉

[@BornAgainBoating]

Hahah, yes indeed! What good are they if we don't use them :)

[@marknusbaum3946]

that's how it's done! And will need to be redone in a few years.

[@reneweisz9157]

question, I need to remove a leaking fuel tank that is underneath the CC. Can I cut the aluminum tank into pieces in order to get it out? I can't remove the CC without cutting it away and it would destroy a perfectly painted floor. Thank you for anybody that has some tips

[@BornAgainBoating]

You can, but then your problem would be getting the new tank in. You pretty much have to cut the floor

[@reneweisz9157]

@@BornAgainBoating Thank you for your reply, it is appreciated! I am going to put a smaller tank in since ther is no need for a 60 gal tank. I can run on 5 gal for the entire weekend

[@BigWater59]

Wow that is a project and a half.

[@grumpysailor8132]

You'll have to let me know where you get your safety sandals made. Are they steel toed or just kevlar lined? :)

[@BornAgainBoating]

They are custom, stainless steel wrapped with kevlar and leather! Lol nah their just keens, I like them because my feet are always getting wet with running engines and such lol so they dry out quickly :)

[@OfficerDave78]

Looks like a ton of work !

[@BornAgainBoating]

Yes, just a little bit at a time :)

[@OfficerDave78]

I could only imagine how much it would cost in labor to complete this boat.

[@BornAgainBoating]

@@OfficerDave78 I'll let you know all the numbers once we get it all done!

[@OfficerDave78]

Born Again Boating holding my heart

[@size-matters]

Is it really worth it?

[@andresgianfelice8302]

im going to start a project like this, so it was great

[@alexfrench8142]

Thank you!

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thank you!

[@rfunder12]

Man I want to learn how to do this stuff and start working in the field just dont know where to start.

[@BornAgainBoating]

I would say the quickest way to start would be to get a job in a near by marina and learn from the older techs there :)

[@rfunder12]

Born Again Boating I’m living in Clearwater currently , what are the chances they would hire someone with no experience ? I have basic backyard mechanic knowledge but nothing taught. 23 years old

[@rfunder12]

Born Again Boating thanks for your time to reply , means a lot keep up the great videos !

[@BornAgainBoating]

That's a great place to start man. Theres tons of marinas and your young. So that's good. The trick is to stay motivated and just show up early, and then keep going in early to every marina you can and eventually you can bug one of them to hire you and try you out! You want to make sure that you are teachable too. I'd say make friends with the older tech and just watch and learn from them. Dont be quick to tell them anything, the best way to learn is just to listen and observe :)

[@rfunder12]

Born Again Boating I’ll get down there on my next day off and try and meet and introduce myself to them! It’s all I can think about at my 9-5 I currently work. Learning anything would be the best part it’s all I want to do. Appreciate the tips and will keep you updated on how it works out at the marina. And of course if you are ever looking for a apprentice , I’m easy to teach and would love the opportunity haha!

[@christianhartmanshenn1666]

Why not just cutting the top of the old tank and installing a smaller one inside the old one? Just to avoid this enormous job!

[@macschultz2012]

Why have I never thought about putting umbrellas in rod holders while working on the boat??!!

[@BornAgainBoating]

Shade is a must as well as a tool lol :)

[@tamaralee4108]

I never thought of it either. It took me like 5 videos before I realized that it wasn't just a coincidence that all the boats had umbrellas.

[@BornAgainBoating]

Lol that's too funny :)

[@jamesthreats5800]

02:33 Oh yes more claw hammer....

[@TheTxfishin1]

If the tank is no good, why not cut the tank and remove it in pieces instead of cutting the boat out from around the tank?

[@BornAgainBoating]

You can definitely cut the tank out no problem, it's the part of getting the new tank back in :(

[@TheInsultInvestor]

that is not a real sawzall. Get a plug in Milwaukee.

[@KillaCowboy]

Why was this simpler than just cutting the floor out completely?

[@BornAgainBoating]

Well, normally the floor cut out would be simpler, but because of the non-skid pattern you can't duplicate that or fix it. Well, at least I can't and idk anyone that could for me. So it would have meant sanding down the entire deck and then painting it to change over the non skid :(

[@KillaCowboy]

@@BornAgainBoating you really got the patience because I was gonna pull that up and put down a brand new deck with soft sand as nonskid

[@BornAgainBoating]

Thank you! We have thought about that, but didn't really want to put that extra money into the project since the deck is still strong and fairly clean. We've got to replace all of the pumps and wiring and electronics still so our budget is kind of already spoken for on this project lol

[@peterk814]

Should’ve got a Milwaukee haha

[@BornAgainBoating]

Lol :)

[@mcplutt]

Who needs a big tank like that?

[@TheDoug9901]

160 gallons x 10 lbs per gallon = 1600 lbs do you really need that much weight?? I replace with 3/4 of original and it still struggles to plane fully fueled and loaded. I guess BAHAMAS but I take a few portables to make up for the 10 gallons. I don't have room for. 20FT boat 23gallon is plenty the new engine takes 50% less fuel than old ones.

[@BornAgainBoating]

Yeah, the extra fuel is nice for long trips :) You're right about the fuel consumption though, that's something a lot of people don't think about. At the same time though, the added weight of the new four-strokes on older boats that were designed to handle the light 2-strokes, sometimes the ride of the boat changes when repowering.

[@TheDoug9901]

@@BornAgainBoating I stuck with a 150 OPtimax the 4 strokes of that day were totally useless and way overweighted. The tank I picked out was 1or 2 inches narrower and a little longer fully loaded 4 people plus a portable I have to go wide open to plane

[@BornAgainBoating]

Yeah, the 150 is a little light when you get the boat all loaded up and ready to go. Fuel economy is a dream though :) those Opti's are one of the most fuel efficient engines that were on the market too!

[@TheDoug9901]

@@BornAgainBoating Max engine size for that boat. Canadian coast guard doesn't bother us for going over but I hear American coast guard won't let you. Very light boat if out of gas I have to stand in the middle to load it. if low on gas don't let a wave hit you from the side feel like it will tip you over. Cuddy cabin 20 ft my wife can roll it around the shop we use gas as ballast to stabilize.

[@TheDoug9901]

When I ripped the guts out I rebuilt for strength and lightness It runs cheaper than a 25hp merc carb we proved and sold that engine.

[@Denbig.]

Man now i know how my wife felt whilst giving birth.

[@Ronilac]

Why not to cut the tank in pieces... no point to pull entire tank if it is going to be scrapped

[@kenuelvillodas8717]

Too much work... just buy a new boat