Tank replacement

[1998 Century 2300]

After my second day of boating on my recently purchased Century 2300 CC I step on my boat to discover a bilge full of gas. After coming to the conclusion that there is a leak in the bottom of my 99 gal. aluminum tank, I realized that there is no hatch in my deck to remove the tank. I am not going to do the fiberglass repair but I was hoping I could save myself some money on the repair by getting the layout of the hull/stringers. That way I could cut the deck, remove the tank, install the new tank, and then bring the boat to a fiberglass repair guy for him to finish the deck. Does anyone have a detail of the hull or any other smart advice?

 

[Cadwelder]

Re: Tank replacement

After my second day of boating on my recently purchased Century 2300 CC I step on my boat to discover a bilge full of gas. After coming to the conclusion that there is a leak in the bottom of my 99 gal. aluminum tank, I realized that there is no hatch in my deck to remove the tank. I am not going to do the fiberglass repair but I was hoping I could save myself some money on the repair by getting the layout of the hull/stringers. That way I could cut the deck, remove the tank, install the new tank, and then bring the boat to a fiberglass repair guy for him to finish the deck. Does anyone have a detail of the hull or any other smart advice?

I wouldn't think you'd save to much there, if your repair guy is going to cut it all out to replace/repair the deck...the tank will then be exposed. I can't see him charging too much more to install the new tank (that you supply) while he's in there. Be worth asking him to see.

 

[Silverbullet555]

Re: Tank replacement

Before assuming it is the tank, I would have it pressure tested to determine the cause first. It might be the issue, but it might not be.

 

[1998 Century 2300]

Re: Tank replacement

It was the tank, pricey repair, but we have really enjoyed the boat since.