Commander 26 Re Build

[BC Coast Pilot]

The original foam appeared super dry except for the fuel on the bottem. I figured this set up lasted this long and is good to build it again the same way.
However I do have way smaller gaps now and there might be something better to secure the tank with.

Wow
Sorry to hear about your tank, thanks for sharing, I’m always open to any advice from previous experiences you guys had, And hopefully avoid a few mistakes !

We have been securing with tabs rather than foaming.

 

[Aces]

We have been securing with tabs rather than foaming.

That’s what I did when i replaced that one

 

[Sailfish25]

Have a look at this video, start 2 minutes in for some valuable fuel tank considerations. Corny TV show but Metan does exceptional quality work. They also use tabs to secure tank.

 

[daddystoy]

Secured mine with tabs as well. Never really understood the need or reasoning behind wanting to spray foam around a gas tank.

 

[Sttr]

Have a look at this video, start 2 minutes in for some valuable fuel tank considerations. Corny TV show but Metan does exceptional quality work. They also use tabs to secure tank.

Cool video, I want to work there !!

 

[Sttr]

Love the point about sealing the rubber completely instead of running a couple beads. Securing the tank with tabs sounds like it’s going to involve screwing hardware into my stringers, where I’m limited with room although I’m sure there’s a good spot to mount tabs
Funny I been also advised not to quickly paint my fuel tank, but install it the way it is. Been told that a quick paint job can trap condensation between the paint and tank.
No where on the old tank did I see any signs of weakness or corrosion between the foam and tank. The tank failed from poorly sealed pick up tubes outside the cabin only in that one spot. The water tank was also foamed in and looked new when I removed it. Adding all that together makes me comfortable installing the tank with foam.

 

[Aces]

What boat did you build? And congrats especially for keeping it that long

A 26 Hourston center console and i've had it for over 20 years now

 

[Sttr]

When I removed the fuel tank, I also found totally dry cut cardboard boxes on top of the fuel tank. Not a sign of moisture

 

[Brando]

You can paint the tank with an epoxy primer just scuff it up really well first then acetone and rag wipe down and go for it if there is going to be water draining from the cabin underneath it it’s not a bad idea.

 

[Sttr]

Well.. my timeline is up, May is over and I need a extension
Here’s some pics of today,

 

[Sttr]

Winter Harbour!!! Wooohooooo
See y’all in a few days,
Hopefully Ron can get my floor done, v berth and helm installed , painted and deck installed while I’m gone

 

[leaseman]

Like many, looking forward to all the upper work being done! (Can only look at the "guts" for so long?)

 

[bryce]

Like many, looking forward to all the upper work being done! (Can only look at the "guts" for so long?)

Little bit more glass work and we’re off the snyde …. Unless

 

[leaseman]

Better way to put it.....


Show us the BLING!

 

[Sttr]

Little bit more glass work and we’re off the snyde …. Unless

Off the snyde only once stizzla makes a post.
Then we know it’s official

 

[baddogg]

We all need an update!!!!!

 

[Gong Show]

Give him some credit, he did update the Winter Harbour reports page.

 

[Sttr]

We all need an update!!!!!

Me too!!!!! I need some time with Ron

 

[ship happens]

Did you ever notch drains into the stringers?

 

[Sttr]

Give him some credit, he did update the Winter Harbour reports page.

Some credit? LoL