SoCal Jet Boats

Tech Talk => Gelcoat / Paint / Fireberglass Repair => Topic started by: eliminatethis on October 24, 2011, 08:58:46 AM

Title: fuel tank
Post by: eliminatethis on October 24, 2011, 08:58:46 AM

I have a 1979 sleekcraft SST I have the tanks out and hate the way they are held in (fiberglass straps) I have a couple of idea's , but would value any input from you guys. Pics would be nice of your idea's that you used.

Title: Re: fuel tank
Post by: SuperJet on October 24, 2011, 06:51:41 PM

If it were my boat I would glass in some gunnel supports weld tabs to the tank and bolt them in. it is much stronger, and once they are in you know that they are staying there.

SJ

Title: Re: fuel tank
Post by: GT Jets on October 24, 2011, 08:54:40 PM

In my little jet I built some gunwale supports and the tank fits in them.

Maybe I can get a picture of what I did on mine....Originally my tanks were set in great big blobs of silicone. Didn't work for sh!t...Now they are held in very tightly and still removable.


Took about an hour a tank... :thumbup:

GT

Title: Re: fuel tank
Post by: eliminatethis on October 26, 2011, 08:52:05 AM

the gunnel suports sound good. Could there be a flexing issue? Also pics would be great.

Title: Re: fuel tank
Post by: GT Jets on October 27, 2011, 12:56:41 PM

Quote from: eliminatethis on October 26, 2011, 08:52:05 AM

the gunnel suports sound good. Could there be a flexing issue? Also pics would be great.

It works really well...I am in Georgia right now (long story), but as soon as I can I will get you some visual aids... ;)

GT