1994 Seafarer 226 gas tank removal.

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Wanting to pull my tank and inspect bottom and clean. I can't see any way of removing the tank without cutting the center bulkhead. Seems like they laid the floor after the tank was is. Anyone else have this problem? Any creative solutions?
 

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A pic would help......when I removed my main tank from my Offshore I only had to remove the hatch cover and a cross brace or two.
 

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Just got it out now. Had to cut the lips that hold the hatches in place. After measuring I figured out it was the only way. Grady definitely put the tank in first then the floor. What a pita. Now I am staring at the 1 spot of corrosion on the tank and trying to make a decision to do marine tax or get a new tank.
 
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Just got it out now. Had to cut the lips that hold the hatches in place. After measuring I figured out it was the only way. Grady definitely put the tank in first then the floor. What a pita. Now I am staring at the 1 spot of corrosion on the tank and trying to make a decision to do marine tax or get a new tank.
I will say this.....after finding I had in excess of 40 gallons of fuel in my bilge the $1,000.00 for a new main tank didn't cause me to bat an eye.
 

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Yeah. That scenario flashes through my mind. 1300 for a new one. Best just replace it. Thanks UJ
 
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