Fuel tank replacement

[RLeeds]

Thinking it’s time to replace the aging fuel tank before it starts leaking. I need to raise the engine and move it far enough forward on the cabin sole to remove and reinstall the new tank. I figure to use a come-along supported by a 4X4 across the top of the companionway. Question is, how best to move the engine forward and away from its bed. Perhaps appliance rollers underneath both sides of the engine would allow me to roll it forward on cardboard or thin plywood to protect the cabin sole.

Any suggestions most appreciated!!

Thanks.
Rodd Leeds
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[Adam Silverstein]

use a fixed-wheel roller (360 degree casters will roll the block around) and 1/8″ brown mdf cut to sole pattern. that’s how we avoided callbacks with big appliance installation and general refinishing over a nice floor. hint: also run it up the bulkheads to avoid unsightly dingers. clean floor first.

-Adam Silverstein-iPhone (“trust everyone but cut the cards”)

On Jul 30, 2008, at 5:48 PM, Rodd Leeds < ([email][/email])> wrote:

Thinking it’s time to replace the aging fuel tank before it starts leaking. I need to raise the engine and move it far enough forward on the cabin sole to remove and reinstall the new tank. I figure to use a come-along supported by a 4X4 across the top of the companionway. Question is, how best to move the engine forward and away from its bed. Perhaps appliance rollers underneath both sides of the engine would allow me to roll it forward on cardboard or thin plywood to protect the cabin sole.

Any suggestions most appreciated!!

Thanks.
Rodd Leeds
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[RLeeds]

thanks Adam– btw is your boat still in EH? give me a call when you get a chance-

Rodd
516-972-3042

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[Anonymous]

UG, metoo 🙂

I just got me a 55 Gallon barrel to hold diesel. Will the cockpit deck support that much weight in the back corner? I’m not allowed to keep the drum on the dock, and I don’t think I wanna move it after it’s full.

On 7/30/08 2:48 PM, Rodd Leeds wrote :

Thinking it’s time to replace the aging fuel tank before it starts leaking. I need to raise the engine and move it far enough forward on the cabin sole to remove and reinstall the new tank. I figure to use a come-along supported by a 4X4 across the top of the companionway. Question is, how best to move the engine forward and away from its bed. Perhaps appliance rollers underneath both sides of the engine would allow me to roll it forward on cardboard or thin plywood to protect the cabin sole.

Any suggestions most appreciated!!

Thanks.
Rodd Leeds
Windseeker, #214

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