Tank Replacement (New Member)

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Germanmattlanta

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Hello Everyone, I recently picked up a 1997 232 Gulfstream and I am currently going through it. I had it surveyed and had the engines (2 stroke Yamaha 150's Saltwater Series) inspected. The boat is solid but not much has been updated. I want to start by replacing both tanks and having the trim/tilt rebuilt by Five Star Marine.

Where would I get replacement tanks? Is there a go to vendor with decent pricing and good quality?

Thank you for your help!

Matt
 
Germanmattlanta said:
Hello Everyone, I recently picked up a 1997 232 Gulfstream and I am currently going through it. I had it surveyed and had the engines (2 stroke Yamaha 150's Saltwater Series) inspected. The boat is solid but not much has been updated. I want to start by replacing both tanks and having the trim/tilt rebuilt by Five Star Marine.

Where would I get replacement tanks? Is there a go to vendor with decent pricing and good quality?

Thank you for your help!

Matt
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It helps to know where you are located.

I replaced my tanks a few years back. SP Marine Tanks in Clermonte, NJ. Also Patriot Marine in Forked River, NJ.

Use advanced search here on GG to see my replacement details. HOOKUP1 Islander Replacement
 
Thank you for the reply! Great point, my bad! I am in Atlanta, GA
 
are your trim/tilt pumps not working or leaking? If leaking, where are they leaking.
 
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The tilt/trim units are leaking out of the seals. I can clearly see it under pressure. Why are you asking? Do you think just replacing the seals maybe the way to go? I got a quote from Five Star Marine and they anticipate it costing close to $1K per unit for complete rebuild. I only want to use these motors for a couple of years before repower.
 
If you have three hydraulic cylinders and you probably do, are all leaking or just the trim (outer) cylinders? The center (tilt) cylinder is a bit more difficult to replace seals and would require another size pin wrench
Inspect the tilt ram rods for any corrosion or gauges, etc. If they are damaged from wear, new seal will probably still leak.
The seal kits are not expensive. A quality pin wrench to remove the caps runs about $70

. You can buy new caps with seals if needed. Getting the old caps off may be the hard part and thee caps may be damaged in doing so hence the need for new caps. So if seals are all you need, you will spend a few hundred versus $2,000 for rebuilds.
 
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It is very important to inspect the rods for scratches, corrosion, damage etc. The smallest imperfection can result in a leak. If you can feel it, it may leak with new seals.
 
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Does anyone know the length of the fuel and vent hoses? I am replacing the tanks with new FMT tanks.
 
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