1992 Seafarer 22 Fuel Tank Replacement

[jmoneilthe2]

My Seafarer is a 1992 and is in great shape, but even though I have had no issues with the fuel tank, I plan on opening the floor up and inspecting, and or replacing the tank. I was wondering if anyone has replaced a fuel tank on one of these boats? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[Ekea]

a few of us have replaced tanks recently. its definitely easier on some boats than others. let us know what you find and how we can help

 

[Hookup1]

You can't really inspect a tank without taking it out of the boat. The serious corrosion in on the bottom of the tank. You can look at the sides and top but that rarely is where they leak. At 38 years old they are likely ready.

Replacement difficulty varies by model. I did my Islander a few years ago and documented it here on GG. It wasn't a simple swap.

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Decided that this is the year to replace my 25 yo fuel tanks. No leaks. I plan to keep the boat. I'll document the process here.

Pulled the hatch. This hatch was rebuilt a few years ago with Coosa board. Looks good and feels solid. Hatch was set with 3M 4000 - kept everything sealed. Some difficulty cutting with blade to get it up. Not sure what it will go down with. Deck ports were caulked in from the underside as well. Kept the tanks dry.



I also put plastic over the fill, sending unit and pickup. This deflects any water away from the busy area of the tank.

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[jmoneilthe2]

a few of us have replaced tanks recently. its definitely easier on some boats than others. let us know what you find and how we can help

Can you tell me where you got your fuel tank? The only place I have found is in South Florida and they want 800 dollars to ship.

 

[Hookup1]

Can you tell me where you got your fuel tank? The only place I have found is in South Florida and they want 800 dollars to ship.

My builder is SP Tanks in Clermonte, NJ. You will have a shipping expense problem with anyone. See if there are boat builders in your area. It may be worth a trip down to Steuart or the area around Miami to pick one up.

GW Customer Service may be able to send you an engineering drawing of your tank for a builder to follow. Most will just take your tank and copy it.

If you go thru the trouble of taking the tank out to inspect I would replace it and all thew hoses.

I think GW was having tanks built by a place in Florida. I can't read my old tank labels. You may be able to read yours or another GG member can give you the name.

I think this is them but they are in NC. Maybe moved closer to GW.

Florida Marine Tanks

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