here are a few pics of what im dealing with. I have torn the carpet out of that area so that is what the orange/brown gunk is. The spot is not soft if that means anything to you gurus. This is a 1978 Kachina. Rear left corner(drivers side(left hand drive)). I assume fiberglass tanks. And only one of the tanks is doing this.
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What i do know.. Crack seen has always been there(2years). I assumed it was from the swim step, but the step is solid and so is the area around it on both sides so i didnt worry about it. Fuel started leaking a few months ago I think because the boat hasnt been in use due to the floods here in TX. While it was stored and under the cover i could smell some fuel when walking by it. Today is the first day i cleaned it up and was gonna take it out. I did not take it out obviously.
Do not know if the crack is where the tank is leaking from or farther up on the tank and running toward the back because of the angle of the boat.
I have been told that i need to cut the tanks out and replace....
What are your guys thoughts on the best and easiest way to fix this?