Tank Repair

18” X 22” hole cut in fuel tank for cleaning and patching access.

Microbial growth (sludge, algae) on bottom of tank prior to cleaning. Bright particles are metal filings from cutting into tank.

Tool set up.

Custom made access cover. Small hatch in center allows reach through for putting on nuts and washers on inside of large hatch.

Corrosion of tank bottom. This is the result of water and sulfur in diesel fuel trapped in “algae” on tank bottom.

Cleaned tank bottom. Wire wheeled before applying epoxy sealer.

Cleaned tank bottom shows pits and holes where leaks occur.

Side of tank drilled for hatch.

Aft deck of boat used as work area. Note visqueen, cardboard, and carpet used as vessel protection.

Vessel protection in salon work area.

Tank bottom after sealing epoxy applied.

Hatch installed.

Prefab inner hatch.