2820 fuel tank being pulled

[warthog5]

I've used electric chainsaw to remove the foam around the tank.

 

[Brentons1045]

I've used electric chainsaw to remove the foam around the tank.

All foam is out, there is nowhere for anything to drain out of this area.. I had 12 gallons of fuel stuck under foam. Was a total pain in ass to clean out. What a stupid system. Any condensation or humidity over time will rot tank no matter how dry foam is.

 

[tomc585]

Those hoses are ready for the museum.

 

[Bodick93]

I've used electric chainsaw to remove the foam around the tank.

Sparks from the motor would concern me with 12 gallons of fuel.

 

[warthog5]

Then you use a Bow Saw blade... One end covered with cardboard and Duct tape.

 

[camron]

Is that the one from Long Island tha was for sale about a month or so ago? Needed a tank and high hour motors?

 

[Brentons1045]

Is that the one from Long Island tha was for sale about a month or so ago? Needed a tank and high hour motors?

Yes for 29,000 was steal of lifetime , never seen a 2820 under 70k granted it needed tank but most mid 2000s all will so wasn’t even a big deal to me. Engines run amazing and have 1600 hours which isn’t much and had 180 compressions . I drove boat by sea 70 miles home no issues

 

[southofblock]

Are you planning to modify the tank and installation? Reduced capacity rectangular tank could rest on G10 horizontal struts, possibly glassed in around top.

 

[Brentons1045]

Are you planning to modify the tank and installation? Reduced capacity rectangular tank could rest on G10 horizontal struts, possibly glassed in around top.

Not sure, Romarine boat builders is installing the tank next week. If it last 15 years I won’t have boat anymore anyways lol . I trust boat builders and installing them, Romarine has been around forever and make good boats

 

[camron]

Yes for 29,000 was steal of lifetime , never seen a 2820 under 70k granted it needed tank but most mid 2000s all will so wasn’t even a big deal to me. Engines run amazing and have 1600 hours which isn’t much and had 180 compressions . I drove boat by sea 70 miles home no issues

Yup looked like a good deal

 

[Postal719]

That's an amazing price! Good luck with the restoration.

 

[Bodick93]

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[Alan]

Do what I said..... Document it. It will last forever and with the documentation [pix's] it will be a selling aid.

The fiberglassing over the foam, bridging between the coffin and tank top is the key to keeping water out of the foam.

So just to be clear you’re going from the side of the coffin under the floor and over the tank or just partially over the tank. How far would you come in over the tank if it’s not totally.? and how thick? thank you.

 

[warthog5]

Yes..... span the gap and say 6in onto the top of the tank... 2 layers of 1 1/2oz mat will be fine...You could even stagger them if you like?
1st layer 3in over tank.... 2nd layer 6in over tank. Nothing set in stone there, just sealing up the foam with bridged fiberglass.