stainless steel tank removal

nugent · 27 September 2009, 16:23

now i klnow why every onew says do not have one built in,
this beuty leaked from day one of me buying it, finally took the plunge to remove it,, be jeezus what a job, never again

nugent · 27 September 2009, 16:25

the grinding and grinding god what a mess, all the time i am worried i will cause a spark lol

nugent · 27 September 2009, 16:27

new tank at last foam time

nugent · 27 September 2009, 16:30

at least it gave me a chance to re anti slip the floor in orange
also fit my new console me liking this lots now, only item that ever let it down,

nice to have that tank sitting so low in the hull gives it a lovelly centre of gravity and greatly gave me some much needed fuel capacity, as was running of a 40 ltr mobile tank right pain in the ass.

nugent · 27 September 2009, 16:33

thought in for a penny in for a pound
took a further plunge and sorted out the many scrathes dunts in the front grp nose looks like new if i do blow my own trumpet

J S · 27 September 2009, 17:27

New Gel looks top dollar

James

matt h · 27 September 2009, 19:00

looks great, bloody fast rib!!

Chris · 27 September 2009, 19:47

I dont ever want to have to do that

I'm glad Osprey fit GRP tanks now.

nugent · 27 September 2009, 20:30

[QUOTE=Chris;317942] I dont ever want to have to do that

trust me i would think twice next time, and a new build is about to start, so best start thinking

and yes its another osprey,

i have been out in many ribs but i bloody love the ride this old beast gives me 100% grin factor

surely a bigger one can only get better.baring in mind i have owned a 6.5 vipermax,

Nos4r2 · 27 September 2009, 20:45

How big is the new tank?

nugent · 27 September 2009, 20:50

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

How big is the new tank?

its a 62ltr job, from marine scene,i could of fitted a larger one if i used all the console space up, but i wanted it low in the floor, + it fitted in the hole that was there.
i have another tank with fast clip on fuel system that fits in the front of the console of another 42ltrs, for them further cruising days

nugent · 27 September 2009, 20:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt h

looks great, bloody fast rib!!

does do the job with that lovelly yam bolted on her, best boat i have ever owned in the ruff stuff

JSP · 27 September 2009, 21:48

That's a lovely job mate! That nose is shinier than a shiny thing!!

I've always thought I'd like to sink my tank into the deck but it would get full of salt water

BTW, that console looks smart. It's the same one as DM's isn't it?

Downhilldai · 27 September 2009, 22:14

An Osprey console, fitted to an Osprey. (Also fit Avons)

JSP · 27 September 2009, 23:00

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Originally Posted by Downhilldai

An Osprey console, fitted to an Osprey. (Also fit Avons)

Ahhh!
Me is starting to think about selling the searider and trying to get an old Osprey. I do like the look of them! Only trouble is-is finding the £X000 I'd need to put to it