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by Rockfisher62
Sat Apr 23, 2022 9:29 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: CORROSION!!! And lots of it.
Replies: 6
Views: 3030

Re: CORROSION!!! And lots of it.

Kevin, I've always resisted cutting the structural cross-member that kept the tank from being removed, but, the acidic smell was so strong I had to do it when I found the holes. I removed the tank, scraped the bilge organic decomposition, scrubbed it with simple green, stainless cup brushed it(new b...
by Rockfisher62
Sat Apr 23, 2022 12:09 am
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: CORROSION!!! And lots of it.
Replies: 6
Views: 3030

Re: CORROSION!!! And lots of it.

Thanks for the input. I called 7 different weld shops in the Sacramento, CA area and the only one who offered to come look at it was a mobile welder. The others didn't return my call, were too busy, or just said they didn't want the hassle associated with a corroded hull. I wondering if I should let...
by Rockfisher62
Thu Apr 21, 2022 11:42 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: CORROSION!!! And lots of it.
Replies: 6
Views: 3030

CORROSION!!! And lots of it.

I was going fishing last week, then I noticed a foul odor from my boat.  I thought a battery tipped over. Nope.  I took everything apart and found the source of the smell. Crap under the fuel tank prevented water and everything else from running out the back.  What would you guys do with this? There...