My 1998 2355 Ciera has a leaking fuel tank. From the little bit of research that I have done, it sounds like this is not a really uncommon issue. I just got done watching a video on YouTube on how to cut the aft bed out and cut the bulkhead out and re-fiberglass a new one in, etc. I really don't want to get into such a project, especially in the middle of boating season. My 2 questions are:
1 Has anyone paid a dealer or repair shop to do such a project and if so what did it cost?
2 Would I be ok with putting a smaller 25-ish gallon vertical tank in the engine compartment sort of on top of where the OEM tank pops out? Obviously I would ensure that everything was supported enough and secured and I would probably make some kind of bulkhead to somewhat isolate it or protect it from the front of the motor. I realize I would be cutting my fuel capacity in half but it would at least get me through the boating season and I could do a full factory replacement over the winter.
Not trying to take the easy way out, just looking for some options thanks!
1 Has anyone paid a dealer or repair shop to do such a project and if so what did it cost?
2 Would I be ok with putting a smaller 25-ish gallon vertical tank in the engine compartment sort of on top of where the OEM tank pops out? Obviously I would ensure that everything was supported enough and secured and I would probably make some kind of bulkhead to somewhat isolate it or protect it from the front of the motor. I realize I would be cutting my fuel capacity in half but it would at least get me through the boating season and I could do a full factory replacement over the winter.
Not trying to take the easy way out, just looking for some options thanks!
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