Replumbing Fuel system for 265 Express...

[bartoma]

I have a 2001 265 Express, and after 15 years, I think it might be time to pull the tanks, check for corrosion, paint, and redo all the lines... This started as a project to change the senders, but after a closer look, I think it might be time to start fresh...

Assuming the tanks are good (which I think is the case), what would a project like this cost if a reasonable shop were to do it?

 

[eppem]

I am going thru the same process on our 2003 (less pulling the tanks). We are gonna redo all the fuel lines. I actually think its a pretty easy process as we can lift off the decking and access all the hoses. I have a friend who is a mechanic and he said it took him a few hours to do the same on a sister ship.

I will keep you posted on our findings, etc. We will probably tackle this in a few weeks. The hose is not expensive...

EPPE

 

[TUNAHUNTER197]

It's super easy to remove the tanks in the 265. Just pull up the 25+ screws and caulk holding the back deck down. The AUX tank slides out first and the MAIN second. Make sure you have a few helpings hands with you. If you plan on doing it yourself it should only cost you a few hundred bucks for paint, new lines and connectors. Not sure on cost if you pay a yard to do it.

I contact the original fabricator of the tanks a few years back and they were about $900 each including shipping, don't quote me. Don't recall the original fabricator's company name but a call into Grady will get you what you need. It'll be about $2k with all new lines and connectors, again if you do it yourself.

 

[Harpoon]

Unless you have a fuel smell or have very noticeable corrosion, the project is probably very unnecessary. I'd be inclined to simply change/update all the fuel lines and inspect the fuel fill hose and vent hose.

 

[drbatts]

My boat is the sistership Eppe mentioned. I did all my fuel lines from the tanks to engines last spring. I did not replace the fill hose or the senders though. Cost of parts was roughly $450. My tanks seemed to be in good shape so I didn't mess with them either. Like it has been described above, once you pull the floor up you have pretty good access. I was able to pull the floor up myself, kind of cumbersome, a second set of hands would have been nice. You want to tackle it in warmer weather as the hoses are just easier to work with then in the winter with freezing temps. I had a friend/mechanic replace the hoses, fuel water separators etc. I think it was a couple hour job. Probably would have taken me twice if I did it myself.