Can't get the tank out!

Rev.

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anybody got any suggestions on how to get the gas tank out of a 85 HydraSport, short of cutting up the tank or the top deck?
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: Can't get the tank out!

where is the tank? under the floor or under the stern cap. post a picture of the situation.
 

Bondo

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Re: Can't get the tank out!

Ayuh,.............

You remove the Rubrail,+ seperate the Cockpit Liner from the Hull,...........

Then the Gas Tank just lifts out................
 

Rev.

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Re: Can't get the tank out!

Ayuh,.............

You remove the Rubrail,+ seperate the Cockpit Liner from the Hull,...........

Then the Gas Tank just lifts out................

oh hell no! i'll cut the tank up before i go to that much trouble, but thanks anyway.
 

gcboat

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Re: Can't get the tank out!

So you decide to cut the tank up into little pieces - that might work. But how will you put the new one back where it belongs???:confused:
 

Monkaroo

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Re: Can't get the tank out!

Why have you got to get it out ?:(
 

Rev.

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Re: Can't get the tank out!

So you decide to cut the tank up into little pieces - that might work. But how will you put the new one back where it belongs???:confused:

i'll just put a couple of the smaller 6 gallon tanks in it.
 

Rev.

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Re: Can't get the tank out!

i have to remove it to replace the bilge pump. something about insurance,:eek:
 

Monkaroo

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Re: Can't get the tank out!

Can you not just wire in another bilge and not worry about getting the old one out ?:confused:
 
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