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    24' offshore relocating main tank to rear?

    I've got a 1991 Offshore and redid the tanks... Mine was set up originally with the Main in the rear and auxilary in the front. Due to the heavier weight of my newer 4 stroke; I switched them - and put the Main in the front and the auxilary in the rear (and forward in the compartment), and...
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    outboard power for 24' offshore 225 vs. 250

    I've got a 1991 - 24' offshore; with a 250 Suzuki... I'm still in the restoration phase; and yet to put it in the water. The previous owner said it would top out at 45+; and no problems with getting on plane or scuppers in rear cockpit...
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    Kicker HP and bracket recommendation for 180 Sportsman

    If I recall, you may want to do some searches on the kicker brackets, on here, I thought I remember seeing previous posts about them. I'm thinking about adding one on my 24'Offshore. I have shifted the location of my main and aux tank, and fixing to shift the location of my batteries; to...
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    Fuel Tank Source in NC

    I "second" the gentleman above on the Patriot Marine. I had 2 tanks made by them this past Fall - a 93 and a 56.. they were great to work with. I live in SC, and the pricing was still better than others, even with the shipping. They also customized my tanks by making them slightly narrower...
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    Upgraded the electrical system 87 offshore 24

    Gotcha... I'll check em out for the panels. I've got a 91-Offshore, that I been working on. I'm thinking about making that same cut below the livewell area, for access to the rear bilge, etc... What size hole did ya cut, and where did you get that panel? Thx
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    Upgraded the electrical system 87 offshore 24

    Nicely done! I may need to take some pointers from you. I am fixing to tackle the same project. I have ordered all my stuff from Genuinedealz, minus a new switch panel. Any idea where the best place to get an entire new replacement switch panel? I'm also planning to move my batteries from...
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    advice on 90' 242 Offshore 06' F250

    Unfortunately, I can't offer any advice on how my 250 pushes mine; since it hasn't made it, into the water yet. The previous owner told me it topped out in the 40's; that's about all I know. I plan to run mine on the local Lake and not offshore, so I'm figuring I'll be good to go. :dance
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    advice on 90' 242 Offshore 06' F250

    Good luck on possible purchase. A good Boat Survey prior to purchase would be helpful as well. I have a 1991 - 242 - with a 06' - 250 Suzuki, I got last summer. I ended up needing to redo the tanks and all the fuel lines - labor myself, and parts a little over $2g. I just started on the...
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    Flex in Glass in Gas Tank Compartment -91'-24' Offshore

    Bit the bullet; went ahead and drilled some holes. Result - no water came out, just the dust from going through the glass and wood shavings from the drill bit; there was nothing out of the ordinary; tank is back in.... Plan to seal them back up with some 5200 and consider it done. Complete...
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    Flex in Glass in Gas Tank Compartment -91'-24' Offshore

    Thanks. How small of a hole would I drill, and what's the best thing to use to plug it afterwards? Thanks.
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    Flex in Glass in Gas Tank Compartment -91'-24' Offshore

    I installed my new gas tanks over the weekend. As I was putting the final screws in the last one, I noticed an area in the adjacent wall, that had some flex in the glass. I have no soft spots in the floor, everything has always appeared to be solid. The single area is about 12" wide, maybe 8"...
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    Switching the Main Fuel Tank Location -1991-24' Offshore

    Thanks for the Input. I went ahead and 5200ed the neopreme strips to the tanks, assuming the switch, with the larger foward. With 70 degree weather ahead for the weekend, hoping to get them both set this weekend; and one step closer to sitting it in the water. Thanks.
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    Switching the Main Fuel Tank Location -1991-24' Offshore

    I've been doing some searches trying to see what others have done & why; here's my question: I have a 1991 - 24' Offshore - full transon & GW bracket, 2 new tanks (93gal main, and 56 gal auxilary - from Patriot Marine); I am fixing to install. Originally the 93 gallon, was aft, and aux...
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    Pulling Fuel Tanks & Lines - My experience

    I have to admit, I did lose a little sleep over the anticipation of getting this done - ha! I took a bunch of photos along the way; be glad to share with anyone when they are ready to tackle. Again, I got a lot of valuable info from this site, ideas, etc - then developed my plan of attack. I...
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    PLEASE READ THIS AND RESPOND!!!!!

    1 - Jbird 2- Jonathan 3 - 1991 24' Offshore 4 - 2006 - 250 Suzuki
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    Pulling Fuel Tanks & Lines - My experience

    Well - my most dreaded part of my project is finally over - I got all the fuel lines replaced - single handed. I want to thank everyone on this site for the previous posts, that helped make my pulls a success, and I'd like to share my experience...First of all, I have a used 1991 24ft Offshore...