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Having original fuel tanks replaced 2000 265 express.,Waiting on estimate from shop .what should i expect.costwise..Thanks
 
Lots of variables. Where are you? Do you know if the tanks can be removed without cutting fiberglass or bulkheads? What size are the tanks? Changing all hoses?

For that size GW and them doing all the work - $10,000. Tanks, hoses, miscellaneous parts are about $5,000.
 
Hookup1 said:
Lots of variables. Where are you? Do you know if the tanks can be removed without cutting fiberglass or bulkheads? What size are the tanks? Changing all hoses?

For that size GW and them doing all the work - $10,000. Tanks, hoses, miscellaneous parts are about $5,000.
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in N.J. yes tanks are accessible 130 and 120 gallons and yes all hoses
 
kevgle said:
in N.J. yes tanks are accessible 130 and 120 gallons and yes all hoses
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SP Tanks in Clermont and Patriot in Forked River. SkunkBoat may be able to tell you how easy it will be to replace the tanks.

Your tanks are different but here are some things to look out for...
Hookup1

Thread '268 Islander Fuel Tank Replacement'

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.

1 Rebuilt hatch.jpeg

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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Mine are SP. done before I bought the boat. Atlantic Coastal Welding aka speedy tanks is in Bayville. They do good work too.

Do a search. I think someone posted 265 tank swap. Maybe Southern Style??? No cutting done to deck.



My KUS sending units are threaded instead of the standard 5 screw pattern. I think it’s a good upgrade
 
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I did mine last season. It is actually fairly easy. The hardest part is replaceing the fuel fill and vent. See below......

265 Tank replacement
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It's not that hard...
29 Fuel 1.jpeg 19-1 Cut Step.jpeg 27 Bulkhead 1.jpeg
No access to fuel fills, main tank can't be removed without cutting bulkhead out, even with bulkhead out tank can't tilt up without cutting step. But this is a 268 Islander.
 
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Hookup1 said:
It's not that hard...

No access to fuel fills, main tank can't be removed without cutting bulkhead out, even with bulkhead out tank can't tilt up without cutting step. But this is a 268 Islander.
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Yeah the 265 it totaly different. My bulk head was not glassed in just two bolted in 2x4s and no cutting involved. The fills are not as accessible however, they are below and behind the cabin sink. at least an arms length away. Real P.I.A.
 
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