Recent content by bwindrope

same problem Hi Dan, I am still fixing up my 28+ from having purchased it just a few months ago and am very happy with my progress so far. It turns out I have exactly the same problem with my grounding wire and haven't wanted to touch it either. By the way, my new aluminum fuel tank from...

Thanks Guy Thanks Guy, This is great news. Fortunately, the tank already has a sender and so there is a nice small hole. It's funny because it has alumnimum screws as you recommend and they are odd looking being so big relative to steel. It's big enough to see into the tank but not much more...

Tank Removed!!! Repair or Replace? Success!! I bought the Dremel tool recommended and cut the tank out this afternoon. I can't tell you how happy I am to be done with that step. Thanks for the advice on how to do so. Now that I have it out I can see the source of the leak. It appears that...

Yeah, I have heard about leaving the old tank and putting the new one into it, but I have not been able to find a plastic tank that even remotely conforms to the shape of the aluminum. I do not want to seriously reduce the fuel capacity because I or the next owner may want to take the boat long...

I've been taking the word of the PO and her mechanic helper that the tank leaked, but have no independent verification. I'd sure hate to fill the tank with fuel and have 10 gallons of diesel fill my bilge. I'm going to remove the tank, especially since I have already cut the plywood in places...

It makes sense to use a grinding attachment like you mention, Chaco. Thanks. I'm glad to report that I found a local marine engine shop that had no trouble referencing the Jabsco impeller I needed. Turns out it is a UK model and so the part had to come from the old world side of the rockies...

Not surprised to hear the 110 volt has more torque, thanks for the heads up. I'll go to buy one this week, and then start cutting away and let you folks know how it went. Maybe I'll think ahead and bring my camera for some pictures. Now I'm having an impossible time shopping for an impeller for...

Thanks for the dremel solution It sounds like the current consensus is to cut it out with a dremel, which I don't own, but can get pretty cheap it sounds like. I suppose when I put the new tank in I'll have to learn how to glass it's tabs into place too, and while at it could reinforce any...

Thanks, but easy for you to say! I've never ground away fiberglass. It's a tight space. Do I just try to get down there with a power sander with 60 grit paper? I would drill it away except that would be stupid and I try not to be. It is very tough stuff. I tried to chisel it away from the tank...

Help! I've started removing the original fuel tank from my 84 28+, and have run into the problem of the glassed in aluminum tabs not allowing me to remove the tank. I've cut away the plywood from the back, starboard, side of the tank, and can rock the tank up a few degrees, but it won't go any...

I was hoping someone would tell me I was ignorant or crazy and that the tank with the side openings would work just fine because of some reason unknown to me. If I really have to have a tank with the openings on top, I cannot understand why Tempo wouldn't make one, as it seems any low profile...

I am just beginning the shopping process for a new fuel tank for my 28+ and have come across a curious problem. My current tank, which is original, is mounted on the starboard side and is therefore shaped to fit the side of the boat. Also therefore, all the input and output devices are mounted...

28+ Engine Panel needed too Another thing I know I need that I suspect will be hard to find is another engine instrument panel for the boat. The current one is the original for the Universal the boat came with, and the rubber buttons are cracked through and the panel is pretty shot after 22...

Thanks for all the input Well I had written a long and thoughtful reply and then the system bumped me off and ate my reply. Don't have the time to repeat it all, but put simply, thank you all for the welcoming and input. I'm sure I will lift the boat, as I will likely replace other non-true...

Well I have fulfilled a dream of many, many years and today purchased a 28+ for my family. I'm excited, having fulfilled one of the two proverbial happiest days in my life and knowing that the other happy day is some years away! Now I have the usual, I would guess, laundry list of projects on a...