Hey everyone. Does anyone have any info or experience with replacing a fuel tank on a 1977 55 Commander? Tanks are located between aft cabin bulkhead and transom. Any assistance is greatly appreciated.
Replacing tanks is often a task that involves considerable dismantling of the interior. Like others have said, you can install 2 tanks in place of one joined by fuel lines and valves.
My preference would be to replace as one big tank just like the old one even if it means a lot more demo of your boat's interior. Think of it as a great opportunity to not only renovate your interior, but to gain access to anything in that area that is normally very hard to access that need maintenance.
While doing this project do yourself and other future owners or repair techs a favor when reinstalling your interior, make mods to improve access to anything that needs service. These upgrades may be something as simple as adding access hatches in bulkeds, cabinets, walls, or floors. If possible, improve access to the fittings on your new tanks too. Something as seemingly simple as tightening a fitting can turn into a nightmare when there is no access.
Replacing tanks is often a task that involves considerable dismantling of the interior. Like others have said, you can install 2 tanks in place of one joined by fuel lines and valves.
My preference would be to replace as one big tank just like the old one even if it means a lot more demo of your boat's interior. Think of it as a great opportunity to not only renovate your interior, but to gain access to anything in that area that is normally very hard to access that need maintenance.
While doing this project do yourself and other future owners or repair techs a favor when reinstalling your interior, make mods to improve access to anything that needs service. These upgrades may be something as simple as adding access hatches in bulkeds, cabinets, walls, or floors. If possible, improve access to the fittings on your new tanks too. Something as seemingly simple as tightening a fitting can turn into a nightmare when there is no access.