1stMate
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I am helping a friend with his '91 2520. His fuel tank is leaking on the top due to corrosion. We are formulating a plan to replace it. He believes that the tank is around 120 gallons but our initial tank measurements seem to match with the 173 gallon based on the stringer layout drawing for a 1997 (found here: Link ). He has contacted the factory and records for his year were lost/destroyed so we won't know until we pull the tank. Our plan is to cut ~1" beyond the limits that we measured for the tank so that we cut over stringers/supports. However, if we want to increase the capacity, what is the best option? Is there room to extend the tank in any direction within the current space?
There is also a soft spot right before the bilge hatch so we plan to cut a section up for that also and repair along with the tank floor. The future plan for this boat is to add a bracket and possibly fill in the notched transom. My thought was to review the current stringer to transom connections and possibly add additional supports for a future bracket while we have the rear floor removed.
Are there any flaws with our plans?
There is also a soft spot right before the bilge hatch so we plan to cut a section up for that also and repair along with the tank floor. The future plan for this boat is to add a bracket and possibly fill in the notched transom. My thought was to review the current stringer to transom connections and possibly add additional supports for a future bracket while we have the rear floor removed.
Are there any flaws with our plans?
