Fuel Tank Pt 1

Replacing the fuel tank in my 1994 Bayliner Trophy. Removing fuel tank from the boat, repairing fibreglass, grinding, sanding and finishing hull, deck, bulkheads, repairing stringer. Tools, materials used in DIY fibreglass boat project.

[@hammervision6252]

Careful with that grinder! I learnt that lesson the same way! Heavy work gloves are your friend. Good work so far.

[@diyprojecttrophyfibreglass7892]

Thank you watching Hammer. I hope to move to the next stage soon.

[@mystaycationjim]

Great video. I have the same boat. 1994 trophy 21 foot. I don't think my tank is weeping. You got me thinking. But, great job.

[@808police]

The tank is 44 1/2" long, 34" wide, 14" at the deepest and 10" at the shorter part of the v. the flat part between the slopes is 14" wide.

[@choimdachoim9491]

Sometimes I wonder how we ever got along before the appearance of the Oscillating Saw. When you started using the 40 grit flap-wheel I caught myself holding my breath several times. I had to force myself to stop taking shallow breaths. The body's automatic responses...

I found fibre grinding disk's are great for grinding off old tabbing ECT. They last for ages and are quicker than flap wheels. Still bloody messy though.

[@jamess3532]

Excellent production. Thanks for the video since I'm getting ready to the same job on Bayliner. These boats are inexpensive for a reason. Very poor build quality.

[@808police]

Where is the part 2 video?

[@808police]

Also, what were the dimensions of the tank? I have the exact same boat and am trying to figure out the logistics to decide if this project is worth the undertaking.

[@808police]

Are you going to replace the tank, or are you going to have the current one welded in the problem area? If so, where did you get the tank, how much did it cost, and did you consider leaving the tank in, cutting the top off, and putting a bladder tank inside the old one?

[@diyprojecttrophyfibreglass7892]

I chose to replace the tank entirely. I chose not to take any short cuts. I found the original manufacturer was still in business, located in Bellingham, and I ordered a brand new tank from them. I was even able to adjust the dimensions to allow proper airflow around the tank. I sent them a drawing, they made height adjustments and fabricated a new tank with the fuel sender installed, ready to go. They even added custom mounting brackets to allow mounting without the banding straps.

[@stev838]

I’m gonna switch out to. racing fuel cells Plastic