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29′ Chapparal 2900 with leaking fuel tank – tank removal and repair
February 16, 2011 12:10 am - Posted by admin in Engine Room & Bilge, Marine Vessel Repairs
This vessel was one we performed some stern drive and antifoul work to prior to christmas and noticed a fuel stench and leak in the bilge. As we do with all vessels we perform work on, we checked out the issue and after inserting our fibre optic camera into the tank cavity we where able to note major pitting of the aluminium tank near its base causing a constant fuel leak that rendered the vessel unsafe for use. The boat was stored for a period of time and is now under repair by our skilled team.
In order to access the tank both engines required removal along with the genset and other ancillary devices located in the mid area of the vessel. a large portion of the aft cabin was removed to gain access to the tank also. The tank was drained and filled with water and retardant to ensure no residual fuel vapours where present, and work commenced. The tank is now at our workshop and a new tank will be built to spec before being fitted back into the vessel where we will replace all removed portions of the vessel better than new.
View the images of the process below.
This Job was completed with great success and satisfaction.
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60′ Vitech Engine Exhaust System Failure & Repairs
July 23, 2010 11:42 pm - Posted by admin in Engine Room & Bilge
After a Major Exhaust Segment Failed during a long trip this Vitech sustained major soot damage throughout the vessel, requiring the entire Saloon floor area to be removed, carpet sections replaced and a major cleanup and exhaust system repair to take place. Nice cotedazur boat show was up to the task, promptly lifting the vessel at the Gold Coast Marine Center we got to work, the boat was stripped of all damaged interiors, the saloon floor removed allowing access to the BLACK sooted engine room and after lots of protective plastic was laid we got to work cleaning the mess. The environment is always considered with Nicecotedazur boat show & a pump truck was brought in to remove the dirty cleaning water and debris from the bilge, images below.
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