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Patch with what ? If I filled it with water then cut it I would have 150 gallons of water in the bilge.. lol

Thanks, Was that foot inside the tank or your back yard ? Lol

It’s good to see someone has a sense of humor ... lol

I’d just take a blowtorch to it and cross my fingers... ha ha

Thanks to all for the feedback, yes I’m going to have the Marina people estimate the cost of removal . It doesn’t have to be done right away as I am only in a lake and not the Great Lakes and not headed to the Bahamas. Lol Yeah Dave I should have got a diesel boat... Oh hell my mistake

They built the boat around the tanks... lol

Gunnels are only 12” wide so there is no way to go up through there... ugh

So I’m back at the boat looking at tank dimensions ... Well the tank dimensions, Tank is 96” long x 22” tall x 22” wide at top and buried 6” under the gunnel... If I lifted the engine into the salon it would have to stop at the counter top in the galley... It’s 38” from the floor to the counter...

Yes I think so Dave, will have to look at it closer. I move slowly on things like this as I have to get it all laid out in my mind. I really appreciate your help and everyone’s input on this situation as I go forward.

Ok I found some one just North of Fort Worth that has plasma cutter and H-Beams they can manufacture anything I may need just need to draw it all up and present it to them for a quote.

Where did you come up with the H-Beam ?

Trans

That’s about what I was thinking. The trans is small

There is so little room to get in there. I think raising the engine would be necessary just to get a good look at the tank

So I guess I need to get in there and raise that tank to see what kind of damage is there. I only have about 3 “ headroom

Twin 454’s

More pics

Second pic attempt

Ok so I have to figure out how to get pics in thread... lol

Pics of tanks So here are some shots of stringers and gas tanks. Tanks are sitting right on the outside fiberglass.

Pics of tanks So here are some shots of stringers and gas tanks. Tanks are sitting right on the outside fiberglass. Not good in my opinion. The culprit tank is easy to see.

That is a beautiful ship !

Hey David, Sorry to hear about your back issue that makes life difficult I know as I injured my back in 1984 but not serious . I totally agree with your outlook on the tank, replacement is the only option and the best option. It will be awhile before I get this figured out as I have to get the...

Thanks for the input but there is no access for a forklift to get to the boat.

Yeah I’m not hauling the boat out unless there is no other way to do it. I’m on Lake Texoma in a covered slip so there is no access for a forklift. Thanks for the suggestion I appreciate the help