Boat Owner's WORST Nightmare... Fuel Tank Leak PT.1

[@scott5764]

What a kick in the balls!!! Can’t imagine the relief you felt as you found sound wood outside of the access you had to cut. I hope this is the last of the major repairs you’ll have to do on your boat for a long time.

[@shanenewell8437]

Why would you ever ever ever put that much work and money in to restoring a boat without replacing your fuel tank, especially if the boat doesn’t have a dedicated cut out to access the tank. I have restored many boats and if they are older than 10 yrs, I always start with the fuel tank first. Inspect the fuel tank and get a good idea if the foam is water logged or fuel loaded. As well as see what the stringers look like. It is always easier to replace a deck whether is rotten or solid than what you are having to do now.

[@MovinWeightFishing]

Because I was told the tank was redone on 2018. Why would I replace a 6 year d tank lol

[@j.c.doutdoors133]

Well then have words withthe dealership that sold it to you. Because as of now, this boat is a moneypit. Deeper and deeper in debt. Sell and do a job thats less stree while youre young.​@MovinWeightFishing

[@00700556]

Good for you

[@MovinWeightFishing]

@@j.c.doutdoors133 I payed this boat off already. You don’t know what what I’ve out into this boat. And it wasn’t from a “dealership”

[@j.c.doutdoors133]

@MovinWeightFishing oh Adam , I'm sorry. If it wasn't from s dealership you don't have any recourse. Wish you luck

[@CaptainSloose]

man i feel for you ... I had a similar age 25 parker and it was a total peice of sh*t, deck rot, stringer rot, tank rot. They didnt epoxy the stringers and deck properly, so much of that filler foam that holds water. It's unfortunate that youve gotten a polished turd. You've got so much in it now with the work you've done that there's no way out, only forward, right? Keep up the work.... No boat is perfect, i thought when john said "maybe you shouldnt have done this" i was waiting for him to say "its not worth saving this boat" ....Keep your head up. I know you don't want to hear this, but maybe fix it and sell that thing- those 14 degree deadrise parkers ride like crap and they're slow as hell. They are pretty nice to fish from though. love you and love your videos thanks man.

[@mikepalena3900]

Much respect for the work you are doing. Keep pushing forward with positive energy!

[@gailyoung9911]

I remember being young and having that "go to, get it done" attitude. There was nothing i wouldnt tear into. Now im old and have a bad back. Its a big hell no, these days.

[@eugenemarchenko7360]

Dang! What an overwhelming project. Glad it's all done. She ran great yesterday. Can't wait till my pursuit is done.

[@tombrown7577]

Fuel and kingfish from 2010. That must really stink! I feel bad for you Adam. Good luck on your project and hope you're back slaying them again very soon!!

[@ericdavi1231]

I’ve got a 20 year old Intrepid… my day is coming. Luckily I trailer my boat and own a forklift for when it happens. Thanks for the video!

[@whitebass16]

I'm now a follower. I did this a few years ago to my bass boat. NOT FUN. I ended up draining my tank and cutting it out in pieces. I went from a 26 gallon to a 19 gallon replacement. This was not fun at all. I admire you for doing this yourself. Most people would have just sold the boat or scrap it. Your boat was probably built like mine. All wiring and pumps and tanks were put in, then the top cap put down on top. Took me a couple days to do it, and I wouldn't want to do it again.. good luck brotha

[@icatchthings]

2:00… The wiring chaos in that console

[@Tyler-kw9ce]

Yeah, it definitely needs to be gone through. Doesn't look like it would be very easy to trouble shoot how it was.

[@brycenanddad1453]

Love the content bro!! Sorry bout the tank. But word of advice NEVER use the bilge pumps to pump the fuel out. One spark when the float kicks and it’s over. Drill pump or a hand pump something like that!! Scared me 😂 good luck with the project tho man love the videos

[@jaybee006]

Don't feel too bad. And this doesn't only happen to boats like Parker. Blue Gabe has a similar video on doing this to his Contender. Poly tanks are the answer. Aluminum and foam are not compatible in the long run.

[@natelehman1865]

Nice video man. I have a small concrete company in Indiana and battle stuff like this all the time. Adapt and overcome! I’d like to come down some winter and book a few days with you. Winter is the only time I slow up.

[@michaelmcclay357]

Thanks for bringing us along!

[@mikehamm648]

Dude, you have so much grit! No lie, you are going to be successful in life. I’m betting on you

[@georgeniebergall7074]

@@mikehamm648 misery by putting up another aluminum tank in how crazy is that he could’ve bought a plastic tank or poly propylene whatever you wanna call them that would’ve fit in there easily and even if it didn’t fit exactly could’ve filled the sides that would be the best thing to do. I ran across this in my boat. I never put aluminum back in there again they corroded

[@MovinWeightFishing]

Thanks so much h man

[@GrayGhostSafaris]

Sorry to see this nightmare but fingers crossed you get it all replaced and back on the water...safely! Thanks for sharing this.

[@garyevora8369]

The tbe same job on my 1801 parker. Had a full tank 60 gal. Same deck cut, tank definitely leaking,h oles on the side of the tank. Foam was saturated. The trick is getting a new tank. Took me about 6 months,on and off wotk days. Good luck keep up the positive vibes

[@randyruney5704]

Not even thinking of the future in the first I was looking at,I asked the salesman at the boat show about access to the fuel cell. He said just cut the floor out. Didn’t buy it. Fast forward on the boat I bought. Started smelling fuel years later. Ended up moving the console for access. Luckily only issue was the gasket on top of the tank. Scary, my brother was a heavy smoker. Used to crouched on the floor above the tank to light up if it was a windy. Very scary. Luckily we didn’t have to go through what you did. Love your videos.

[@lukegermanakos1917]

Nice work dude.👍It’s your first restore. Gotta learn somehow. One piece at a time.

[@arrandelascasas]

Man, this is rough! I am stoked to see the next videos! I’ve got a Seacraft that needs a refit. Cap, deck, transom. Hope you made it to the Bahamas

[@inannashu689]

Glad to see this,sorry for you. It gives me an idea of what kind of boat not to buy while I'm looking for a boat. I'll take the fuel tank placement more seriously.

[@Jamie.W]

I'm in the final stages of sanding my boat, I completely redid my floors 2 new tanks ( I got a cat) cut the splash wells off squared off the back, built a new live well. I feel your pain when you start something and have to add little more but definitely worth it at the end.

[@HighSeasOperationsGroup]

Nice work Cap’n!

[@size-matters]

I went through this last year but my boat has two 115 gallon tanks. Make sure to have your new tank epoxy coated. Also make sure water can drain from under the tank. That foam just traps water. My tanks we put a couple of rubber strips a few inches wide front to back for the tank to sit on leaving about an inch airspace underneath for water to drain to the bilge. Not side to side. That will trap the water.

[@bradmorri1890]

That’s some hard work right there. Learning a lot

[@vavra2011]

Dude that blows man sorry for your pain ....

[@michaelmoser7892]

Dude I'm feeling your pain Oh my God

[@andrewpepsny3716]

When i had tank done on my Contender i learned fiberglass guys cut at 35 or 45 degree angle so they can put deck back. In your case looks like you will be replacing. But it makes installing easier.

[@ClaytonVantHoff]

Advice label every wire with tape where it goes. Trust me it makes it much easier to put back together, also label screws, nuts, bolts, etc. You’ll be thankful you did

[@russellsmith2451]

Outstanding job man get her fixed and go fishing

[@charleshatcliff5588]

Getrdone done Adam. Be safe man. You got this I'm betting on ya man.

[@outlawjjsmith]

Jeeeze, I feel your pain. Isn't it time to trade that beast I'm for another boat? That boat has had its share of problems.

[@jakejacobson2999]

Brother, if you were gonna put that much money and time into a boat, you should’ve tidied up that electrical and checked that fuel tank. Cmon!

[@adamdavenport9148]

So Florida Guy pulling the tank and using sawzall wearing flip flops 😅

[@billyadams9985]

Yo the flat head on the drill with a camera, well done. Thats harder than it looks

[@jonathanscott2481]

My boss had the same problem on his Grady and he flipped the switch to pump out what he could and boom no more boat

[@jameshoffman7771]

Every boat restoration of ever done I start with getting a tanks out and making sure they're in A1 quality or gone

[@michaelhachey6641]

Now thats a depressing deal for sure. My 2016 parker 1801 has two 8-inch access hatches, one located on the bow and the other right at your feet at the helm. The one at the helm is definitely annoying, however I'm certainly glad to have it. Certainly hoping to make 20yrs or more without doing what you've had to do.

[@LoveGodLovePeople1987]

dog ginnit, sucks bustin out anoder thousand...i just ran into a snadbar and stunk up my lower ewnit on dat gondang 🌕 super duper lowride tide 🌊.. i feel ya brotime keep em comin ! yeehaw

[@leskobrandon3497]

First thing I do when I get to the job is start charging the spare battery, the one that is not in the tool , so when the first one dies I can still keep going . Rookie mistake😁

[@MovinWeightFishing]

Didn’t have a spare

[@RSteel517]

if you haven't disposed of it yet, run the 'bottom of the tank' fuel thru a good fuel filter and water separator and reuse it... if you dont want to put it in your nice new tank, slowly add it to a car or generator or something else so your not paying to dispose of it.

[@adammcgeorge3538]

Why put a metal tank back in it when a plastic tank won’t rust?

[@georgeniebergall7074]

Why not cut the opening bigger for God sakes you gotta fix the floor anyway

[@prestonking5736]

Start by removing the fuel line pump out the fuel tank or drain it being very careful because it is explosive disconnect. The filler anything that’s connected to that tank. It’s gotta come loose then start removing the foam you can take scrapers and remove the foam on the outer perimeters, the fuel tanks should come out fairly easy but you’re gonna need prybars. I wish I was there. I could definitely show you how to get it done. I’ll keep watching the video and see what else I think. Definitely don’t throw the piece of fiberglass you took out away you can be used, if it’s not saturated with water

[@thebullbog]

We have a saying in the oilfield "embrace the suck" good day to ya sir

[@YDvette]

Been there brother 😢 know the feeling… you definitely need a cable management guy 😮 good luck

[@texasrider5621]

I think you did a great job for not knowing what you were doing and having courage to go do it

[@Beachnative42]

Thanks!

[@MovinWeightFishing]

Wow thanks so much!

[@jillian8485]

"BOAT" MEANS......" BUST OUT ANOTHER THOUSAND" im tellin ya maloussi u gona need to charter me to cover for this bill ill be down there in 1 month better be rdy were gona slay sum fish deep dropping! but in all honesty u did a great job i know that was rough one! much love and respect god bless!

[@eriklarson9137]

So sorry bro. I was watching when you built this thing, and I thought it was going to give you many years with no issues. Hopefully this is the last big thing to pop up!

[@JWnFlorida]

New wire harness for everything under deck.. new water, fuel lines under deck.. everything new under deck and in the tee top too.. might as well, you are already there buddy.. sorry, the old man in me typed that. Rooting for ya kid.

[@user-dc9bq1nn9n]

the grounding wire caused electrolysis? i thought the grounding wire was to stop static shock -explosion. I think the sand in tank and any fiction points could be the issue. Usually you test the tank with air pressure 3-4 lbs to see it it holds first.

[@adam8612]

what year parker? I hav an 2003 21SE luckily no issues with fuel tank ... yet. Nice work!

[@noelceleste3036]

I would definitely make hatches instead of a full fibreglass floor for easier access to the fuel tank it will also be much cheaper

[@czoubek]

Johnson and the worm saw for the win!

[@Donttreadonanyone]

Just went through this last year on the boat I run charters on up here in NC. 2019 year model Sportsman the vent system failed and the plastic tank expanded to the point there were pin holes in the tank leaking fuel into the bilge. What is there to do but de-rig the entire boat and get to cutting.

[@neukin]

Thats nuts. Id almost just use 1/8th stainless.. or use steel but install a bladder inside. That sucks.

[@Eric-ei8wf]

I would have replaced the whole deck. Did the same thing in a 30ft century and ended up chasing wet wood for ever

[@amputee11]

i have a 91 Parker 18 and have pitting on the top of my tank, easier fix than replacing I just cut another access and bondo ed it

[@georgeniebergall7074]

Why didn’t you use a Skil saw?

[@georgeniebergall7074]

You could’ve reused it just put aluminum bracing across at various intersections and you could’ve put that piece right back in and then fiberglassed

[@efrainmarquez9181]

El lique se comió la espuma

[@Tyler-kw9ce]

Are you going to have the wiring cleaned up when you re rig everything?

[@Trophy9869]

Holy crap thats a lot of wires

[@robertrabhudsonhornet5869]

You would think that someone would have made a straight line to cut so when the ducking gets put back in you could cut the plywood in straight lines so it would fit back in nicely

[@MovinWeightFishing]

@@robertrabhudsonhornet5869 you haven’t seen part two yet skipper so slow down

[@billyparker6404]

You should’ve let the trailer tires down. It will give you about 2 inches

[@billyparker6404]

The cabin Then you can do, it would’ve just lifted over this side if you just let the trailer tires down

[@ClaytonVantHoff]

Advice label every wire with tape where it goes. Trust me it makes it much easier to put back together, also label screws, nuts, bolts, etc. You’ll be thankful you did worst saw work I’ve ever seen, my daughter is better. Now you don’t have a stringer under your seem so you have to add some structural work before sheathing and glassing everything.

[@garyevora8369]

Had the same issues with the wires

[@craig1lengyel]

That suckes BIG but you are not alone. I had 2 boats the tanks had to be replaced. I could not do it so it was 10K each! :( No worries you will make more money and all will be Mo Better!

[@socalsaltwateranglers]

B.O.A.T = Break Out Another Thousand 😢

[@Waaaaa2751]

that’s why your the captain sir ! You know your shit . F$&@ the haters

[@royleeborn6445]

Best of luck. 🤘

[@ClaytonVantHoff]

If it’s leaking, be careful with the fuel it could have water in it.

[@willpace1234]

Fearless bro

[@gailyoung9911]

Now you just have to replace the hull and you will be good.

[@MovinWeightFishing]

Lol

[@adammcgeorge3538]

The look on your dad’s face when he sees how much work, and money you have to spend on your boat to fix it right. He’s disappointed for you!

[@fishwhistler758]

Its good for you! Learn the boat son! Tidy up that wiring!

[@frankquesnel2768]

I feel your pain😢.....

[@J.McKnigj1612]

Hey what year model is this boat? I would have never guess it's old enough to have to have 2 tank replacements.

[@boozieboise]

Wow, are all boats that poorly designed? Chang a battery or a fuel cel shouldn't be that hard.😢

[@jonnysoultunes]

Was it at that stage in the boat building that they didn't understand the potential of the fuel tanks corroding that just it doesn't make sense why you would ever put something in at the lowest point or close to lowest of the boat where it's most likely to set in saturated moist environment

[@ClaytonVantHoff]

Didn’t you just put a new tank in when you rebuilt the boat? While it’s out replace every line and I hope you checked all the lines before cutting. It looks bad, but it’s not a difficult job.

[@TheJimCarroll]

Pvc pipe cutter workz great on hoses

[@fishydubsfishing6516]

JB Weld flexseal and a bucket of roofing cement

[@nortiousmaximus940]

l'm sure it's too late now, you should have many ground straps on your tank, if one is enough 5 would be better, the connections, should have dielectric grease on them, remember is one is enough, more are better. l would have used a much larger diameter cable than that also.

[@SchusterFishes]

Bro omg. When you showed all the wire connections. Rough

[@nickeling6990]

What I want to know is how Red has that much mobility to comfortable work in a squat position like he works out in the rice fields

[@MovinWeightFishing]

lol I thought the same thing when editing this video

[@sethscott4211]

That's insane

[@jameshoffman7771]

😊 to begin with whenever you first redid the boat you should have went all the way to the stringers to redo your boat I'm not being negative at all to you I'm just trying to let you know what's the easiest way then go back and put a Nightcore or some other kind of deck that is not wood

[@adamoutdoors8343]

I think you are going to regret cutting the fill line. Only saying that because I just did the same thing on mine and that stuff can be a big pain

[@prestonking5736]

Do not tear out the deck. It is not necessary stay focused on removing the tank you can do this I know it.

[@BadEye3621]

Nah should’ve just had it fill up w fuel and got a sub pump and ran it to the fuel tank to expand your fuel capacity😂

[@pas-n-gas9007]

Just did the same thing to my baby. 99 21' Cape Horn. Would love to send you pictures, water will never touch my tank again. 4 Lb density foam, important.

[@prestonking5736]

Do not tear out the deck. It is a necessary stay focused on removing the tank you can do this I know it.

[@kCI251]

I would make the deck over the tank removable.

[@johnscheffel1157]

Adam if something like this happens again get ahold of me cost for labor... All I ask is food and getting to go fishing with you but I do live in Illinois and would fly down in a heartbeat fr... familia is familia

[@leerobinson7086]

How much did you save by buying a used boat and rebuilding it? 😊

[@adammcgeorge3538]

Stinks for you Adam, but just as well you don’t smoke or you might have been a goner ;)

[@davidhall1779]

crazy how some manufacturers do shit.