It's project time!
Hey guys,
So I have decided to start ticking a few boxes on the project list, Firstly which was a recent box to tick is to get a new fuel tank. Just after the turn of the year I went out towing biscuits for a couple of days. First day went through 40l of fuel. Second say went through 80l doing exactly the same thing and was continually pumping fuel out of the bilge. So I decided it's time to sort out a new fuel tank. This arvo I removed the old 60l plastic tank and found the fitting which is the culprit and re set it into the tank. I do feel as though I could do with another 40l at least, so I am going to look into a custom job.
Secondly there is the paint. Someone in a great flash of inspiration painted it red, and now, a few years on, it is powdering off, no matter how much I polish it. So the challenge of removing the old paint and replacing it with some nice cool white/blue on the sides is in order
Then thirdly it will come down to lifting the cab hard top, and strengthening it so that it can easily support the weight of a person, and double as a wakeboard tower for those fun days on the river.
Any thoughts / recommendations / experiences are much appreciated!
flash as
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I recently just paint
I recently just paint stripped a whole boat what a job! I found best place for paint stripper was from automotive paint tools and equipment in Cannington, I used about 10 liters doing the inside and out on a 4.3 mtr quintrex, ppe is essential as is a good high pressure cleaner. Was easy with the ppg paint stripper just don't be shy and put it on thick! Then simply high pressure off! Brought my 34 year old hull up like brand new.
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Rob H
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fuel tank
fuel tanks, you may be able to find a plastic one suitable from BLA or here http://www.boataccessoriesaustralia.com.au/products/boating/engine-systems-controls/fuel-systems/below-deck-fuel-tanks/default.aspx
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Get the paint soda blasted,
Get the paint soda blasted, doesn't distort the ali like sandblasting does (unless water blasted) and you can just wash it down the drain.
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