Foaming in a fuel tank was the OLD way it was done. Most of the industry has gone away from it. It is the easiest and fastest way to do it, but it holds moisture against the tank. THAT was found to be the cause of the pin holes that developed in metal tanks. NOW manufacturers are using Coose board to make feet to set the tank on and also to center it between stringers. That way air can circulate all around the tank and any condensation can evaporate. You have a nice boat there and I know you wanted to have the best stuff, but this missed the mark.

Men . I watch your videos when working . I'm from Puerto Rico and let me tell you this channel is one of my favorites . I follow deermeat for dinner the youngbloods and those big channels and yours is one of my favorites . Thanks for your beautiful work . Keep it simple . In a future video let us know what to do to be a captain . Thanks again my friend

I thought that foaming in a fuel tank is not done anymore due to the possibility of the foam retaining water, which against the tank over the years will cause leakage (assuming the tank is out of aluminum).

Very nice to see the boat coming together. I thought they would push foam rope down around the perimeter of the tank, and only foam the sides, leaving airspace under the bottom of the tank. But that is a 179 gallon tank, which is HEAVY! Probably best to have it sitting on a nice, supportive cushion of foam. That would certainly be much stronger. As long as it's nice, closed-cell foam, you won't have any issues.

I think I'm as excited about this build as you are. Can't wait to get this thing wet.

I am enjoying how they are building your boat it looks good and a lot of little things have to be done to get it all right. Looking good Cpt. Mike.

Great video, love seeing a build come together!👍👍

Another great episode in the journey Captain Mike! Looking forward to the extended bracket and liner!!! Tight li...(clearing throat) lines!

Thank you for making these videos! Truly appreciate seeing this building process! Awesome boats!

Enjoying the process. Thank you.

Really interesting, I'm really enjoying this series!

I worked with same A/B foam mix at Gem-Top Pickup truck canopies! A little goes a long way in liquid form instead of a defused gun! He could have done whole parameter of duel tank with what he use in first section. When you get that must waste material blowout it puts pressure on every part plus waste of material. Instead of pouring down wall between tank, might be better shooting it down space with Gun an wand with quick passes deeper.

Coming Along Nice Whishing you the Best Capt. Anxiety I bet 🎣🐟🏆

Thanks for sharing your journey with us.

I am a Tig welder. The most work I do on repairing marine gas tanks is because they were installed incorrectly or made cheap. Glad you brought attention to installing a tank correctly, it does make a huge difference. That two part 1:1 foam.. I always say Part A + Part B = Messy C. Good stuff though, but's definitely messy stuff. Thanks for sharing.

All the best with your new boat my friend 👍

Sweet can’t wait to see the next video ty Captain Mike 🤙

Can’t wait to see the boat on the water🙏

Such a cool project!!

Nice video capt. thank you

Your videos have me realizing that I need a chain hoist.... I don't know what I'd use it for, but clearly I need one.

I would love to be in your shoes building a new boat! I am in the process of restoring an old 24' Grady and was wondering ... I've read pros and cons about foaming in your tank. I imagine it's all about the type of foam.... you don't want foam that retains moisture. What foam are they using?

Looking at the transom that hull looks very similar to the old Formula 233. Awesome build

Awesome episode Capt Mike, soon as I get this new Suzuki paid off, I'm gonna put a deposit down on one of these badboy,s...whisper grey with black accents...👍🏻

Well built boats‼️👍👍. Vinny 🇺🇸

Thanks for sharing! How thick is the aluminum on the tank? .190 ? Also, is the tank powder coated?

What type of resin was used on the foam stringers? I thought only epoxy could be used but it looks like polyester.

I grew up in Ft. Myers. My step-father built Catamarans there many years ago.

Nice Video Mike!! Where can I get that kind of deck fill? 13:00

Should of had them install dual pick up tubes Incase you ever decide to go with twins!

On the fuel tank does it have the vapor recovery system with the charcoal container installed? I'm in California and all boats they make now here have them installed but the downside is you lose 10 percent of your fuel capacity. Something you need to take into account if your going long distance trips.

Where can I get a new tank put in my 21 ft saltwater edition bay boat.I am a charter Captain from Fernandina Beach Fl.I have a 17 gal temp tank now to get by.Thank u

Is that fuel cell not polyethylene? If it is it should never rot. Also I'm surprised they dontvseal the in with poly sulfide, a sealant made specifically for polyethylene fuel cells. That stuff is incredible. I deal with poly sulfide in the aviation repair world and it is tough, survives saltwater environments, and lasts forever. Some of it I deal with was installed in the 60's and is still just as mean as it is new.

I dont see where there is a drain in the tank area. I see pipes from front all the way back. Needs a hole drilled in that back bulk head

How many years can a normal fuel tank last?

I thought foam would hold moisture against the tank (not in the foam, but between foam and tank), which then creates the corrosion, being air tight.

No respirator while mixing and pouring foam, that guy is killing himself

Nice

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It was all perfect until they opened up the foam. I don't care if it's closed cell 10lb foam, in that environment it will suck up water over time. If it don't, at least it will be like a cooler for the gas tank and not allow the tank to sweat and condensation to evaporate trapping it against the tank. In that situation I have even seen it pull the coal tar coating right off the tank. Of my fleet I have 2 identical boat built just a few (serial numbers) away from each other. One has a foam in tank and the other has a tank that was just blocked in with teak blocks. Take a guess which one looks like it just came from the factory and which one went to a recycling center....

What ie the range fo such boat ?

What's the name.of this manufacturer?

fuel tank outlasting the hull, I dont think so

Is the fuel tank steel or aluminum?

The pour foam isn't the only thing retarded in this thing.

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Tho boats are trash I do the same thing and I build stamas boats

Man what a bummers! Horrible idea foaming in a metal tank! The foam WILL hold water. No matter what they say it’s been proven. That will be the demise of the tank and cause corrosion. Neoprene is the only thing that should be use to pad a tank unless the tank Is a POLY tank then you won’t have a problem with pinholes. Glassing in a subfloor for the metal tank to sit on with neoprene surrounding it is the way to go. Also why didn’t they foam under the tank???!! Tank should have been lifted up, foam poured underneath then tank weighted so it won’t rise. You are going to have air pockets under the tank which is where it should have the most support.

Ewe foam booo hiss