Elmer Phelon
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- Aug 7, 2021
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Hi all, I'm seriously considering buying an 01' Pilot 30 Hard top, great boat, the only thing holding me back is the shaft dripless fitting is original---20 yrs old, seems to be leaking and has to be replaced.
Problem is they installed the 175 gal aluminum fuel tank directly on top of the Shaft log/dripless which is deep in a narrow bilge, you can't even see the Shaft log without a mirror. The tank looks so tight to the underside of the deck, cant see a way to remove it without removing the engine, raw water strainer, domestic water pump and hoses, hot water heater and a ton of other stuff as well. Is it possible they designed and built a boat like this? what am I missing.........
Has anyone been able to manage this replacement without removing the tank, if so how?
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Problem is they installed the 175 gal aluminum fuel tank directly on top of the Shaft log/dripless which is deep in a narrow bilge, you can't even see the Shaft log without a mirror. The tank looks so tight to the underside of the deck, cant see a way to remove it without removing the engine, raw water strainer, domestic water pump and hoses, hot water heater and a ton of other stuff as well. Is it possible they designed and built a boat like this? what am I missing.........
Has anyone been able to manage this replacement without removing the tank, if so how?
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.