Recent content by sharkeync

That’s not really an option for me, living in rural NC with few people around. I read related DIY post that stated it took 3 guys to get that front tank out. The back aux tank after emptied would come strait up and out after removing the deck panel, but without a machine that front one has to be...

Thanks guys. I was able to get to the main tank fill and vent hose pulling out that draw cabinet in the cabin and got a look at a bit of the top of the tank. while I didn’t see any obvious leaks it has a number of corrosion blisters that I can see and am sure many more I can’t. The fill and vent...

The fuel lines are right there under the floor On my 03, it’s the fill and vent hose that are up front and about 5 ft from the step up.

Thanks. I hope to get an estimate or two back this week and will go from there. It looks like around 5k for the tanks plus all the hoses. The big variable looks to be the labor time and cost to R&R the tanks and any other work to make that happen. I did read on one post about getting access to...

Thanks for that…. I am coastal NC. When I was in south Florida there seemed to be more resources with regard to shops that would replace fuel tanks ( I had a 2000 contender). I am waiting on two estimates from down near Morehead city as some of the smaller boat yards closer to me don’t seem to...

Thanks for the response, and a tip of my hat to you tackling that project yourself. It looks to be a similar R&R and is something I plan to have done at a shop. I did find one post with an estimate of 10-12k total but the number seems low to me due to the labor involved. Has anyone had a shop do...

I need to replace the tanks in a 2003 265 express due to a leak. I recently had some work done and before my 25 mile trek home I filled the tanks to about 90%. I took a bit of a beating heading back, smelled a bit of gas, and when I got home checked the bilge, sure enough I had a gas water mix...

Thanks guys. I have talked to a few marine mechanics and cutting access panels seem to be the answer for getting to a number of the hose connections attached to inside hull or gunnels (fuel hoses). I was trying to avoid cutting and having more access panels then I already have but with limited...

Great link and info. I will be able to order all the parts before I start pulling things apart. I am sure at 19 years all these fittings and hoses are shot. Nothing like pulling things apart and having to wait in parts.

Thanks guys, it’s starting to sound like it’s time to move on to something else. Trying not to cut and add additional inspection ports unless absolutely necessary and that may be the only way with those two hoses. I will work the fuel system hoses, deck drain hoses first and see what I run into...

Thanks for the response. I did have that panel open behind the head but the hoses are run a bit aft and up to the two vented loops and then back to holding tank. The loops are just forward the helm chair mounted on on the inside of hull. The closest access I found was the through the hatch in...

Hello, new to the forum due to buying a 2003 265 express. I have owned many boats over the years so needless to say I have done my fair share of maintenance. I was attempting to replace the discharge hose due to it looking sad down by the seacock valve. When I got to the other end through that...