SoCal Jet Boats
Tech Talk => Gelcoat / Paint / Fireberglass Repair => Topic started by: SuperDuty on June 25, 2010, 05:18:37 PM
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Whats the best way to mount saddle tanks? When I got the boat they just had mat glassed like bands over the front and top of the tank in 3 places. Is this pretty comon? I think its about my only option other than welding some flat stock onto the tanks and glassing the flat stock to the hull.
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I normally make little blocks and glass them into the bottom of the boat to act as stops, then strap the tanks in using the blocks for fastening to....Sort of depends on the application.
BTW, I hope I don't have to say it.....Be careful when welding old fuel tanks.....They can be bombs looking for a terrorist to play with. ;)
GT
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Blocks are a great idea! Im going to try and get the tanks done tomorrow. Anyone else have ideas? Would 2x2 blocks of wood work? Im not TOO worried about looks because I have some upholstered panels that cover the tank. Im more worried about the tanks falling out in rough water. Im a pro gas tank welder these days! Always exciting to weld on tanks though.. :thumbup:
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Well, Just walked in from finishing the glass on the tanks and stringers. I feel really comfortable with the wood and straps holding the tanks, they feel REALLY solid. Damn things are there for the long haul now! Looks like I just gotta throw in the bulkhead and paint/carpet and Im back to the point where I was when I bought the damn thing!! Im thinking just a black single stage for the bilge area, any sugestions on cool ideas? Maybe carpet the sides between the hull and stringers? Heres a few pictures of todays progress. And yes, I over glass EVERYTHING! I have a problem... ;D
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are you putting tanks on both sides looks good giving me ideas
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Im thinking just a black single stage for the bilge area, any sugestions on cool ideas? Maybe carpet the sides between the hull and stringers?
This is what i used in mine, I'll find pictures of mine finished. It works pretty bitchin and cleans up VERY easy.
http://www.duplicolor.com/products/truckbed.html (http://www.duplicolor.com/products/truckbed.html)
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Yah, One pictures the left tank and ones the right. Only time will tell if my lack of fiberglassing skills will be a problem or not. We usually use PPG paints, get it for a good price. Im kind of worried about how it will hold up to gas/oil spills. I know my boats, NOTHINGS clean around me. Thanks for the link, Ill have to see what the PPG rep says about marine apps to decide what way Im headed with paint.
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looks really good thanks i'm going to do that to mine ;D