can anyone recommend a place that does fuel tank removal and installation of the new tank? Thanks for the help!
Jim
Fuel tank installation help?!
2,511 views·11 replies·by WhaleheadFishing
I've done this job on my own boat myself. Actually, years ago I pulled my aluminum tanks and fiberglass-encased them - as a preventative measure. My boat has a pair of screw-down deck plates over the tanks, so no deck cutting was required. If you boat doesn't have such hatches and the tanks are below deck, then your tank replacement will require deck surgery and a competent fiberglass repairman to make it look right.
Where are you located?
Where are you located?
"Luck" is when preparation meets opportunity.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,216 postsSince 2018
I've done this job on my own boat myself. Actually, years ago I pulled my aluminum tanks and fiberglass-encased them - as a preventative measure. My boat has a pair of screw-down deck plates over the tanks, so no deck cutting was required. If you boat doesn't have such hatches and the tanks are below deck, then your tank replacement will require deck surgery and a competent fiberglass repairman to make it look right.
Where are you located?
https://www.instagram.com/whaleheadfishing/
Mate103 postsSince 2020
The best I know of in this area for any kind of heavy boat work (also happens to be my area, sort of) is Al Grover's, in Freeport. Expensive, but really excellent work - you can speak directly with Al Grover, Jr. Also you can try Mako Marine/Freeport, Atlantic Yacht Haven (Chris Squeri is the owner and VERY well-known in the marine trades), and how about All Island Marine, right in your neighborhood?
"Luck" is when preparation meets opportunity.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,216 postsSince 2018
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Raybo Marine has a great rep for work like this. They are in Lindenhurst.
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MateOriginal Crew137 postsSince 2019
Raybo is about as good as it gets on LI for fiberglass repair, fact. Will they also do a fuel tank replacement?
"Luck" is when preparation meets opportunity.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,216 postsSince 2018
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Raybo is about as good as it gets on LI for fiberglass repair, fact. Will they also do a fuel tank replacement?
MateOriginal Crew137 postsSince 2019
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The best I know of in this area for any kind of heavy boat work (also happens to be my area, sort of) is Al Grover's, in Freeport. Expensive, but really excellent work - you can speak directly with Al Grover, Jr. Also you can try Mako Marine/Freeport, Atlantic Yacht Haven (Chris Squeri is the owner and VERY well-known in the marine trades), and how about All Island Marine, right in your neighborhood?
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MateOriginal Crew137 postsSince 2019
If Raybo will do that job - then every other choice is second-string, as far as I'm concerned. I would still price the job around, but Raybo would get the nod, even if more moneta.
"Luck" is when preparation meets opportunity.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
I prefer fishing evolution to fishing extinction.
If ya want to clean up the water, ya gotta get the pigs out of the creek.
CaptainOriginal Crew2,216 postsSince 2018
If Raybo will do that job - then every other choice id second-string, as far as I'm concerned. I would still price the job around, but Raybo would get the nod, even if more moneta.
https://www.instagram.com/whaleheadfishing/
Mate103 postsSince 2020
How is this project going? Is it done or are you still waiting?
Raybo gave me many great advice in the THT forums. Always very freindly and knowledgeable.
If I was near there, I would love to have him redo my gas tank which is 20 years old.
Raybo gave me many great advice in the THT forums. Always very freindly and knowledgeable.
If I was near there, I would love to have him redo my gas tank which is 20 years old.
First MateOriginal Crew899 postsSince 2019
How is this project going? Is it done or are you still waiting?
Raybo gave me many great advice in the THT forums. Always very freindly and knowledgeable.
If I was near there, I would love to have him redo my gas tank which is 20 years old.
https://www.instagram.com/whaleheadfishing/
Mate103 postsSince 2020
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