Fisher blueprints - - Need to know if I can add below-deck storage/gas tanks

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I've got a mid-80's Fisher boat (16.5' V-hull). I want to install an internal gas tank and possibly a below-deck storage bin.<br /><br />Without ripping up the floor, is there any way to determine what is below? I'd want to verify depth, vertical, and horizontal space available to me.<br /><br />Is there any place on the net to find blueprints for my boat?
 
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Re: Fisher blueprints - - Need to know if I can add below-deck storage/gas tanks

How about a Tape Measure,+ a Straight Edge...............<br /><br />I have No Idea what your boat is,.... But,.. My experince with boats of that Size...<br />Don't have more than a few inches below the cockpit sole............ ;)
 
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Re: Fisher blueprints - - Need to know if I can add below-deck storage/gas tanks

You have an aluminum floor in that boat, right?<br />Or is it wood?<br /><br />I think the Fisher boats of that era were all aluminum, from the hull, to the floor supports, and the floor itself.<br />Can you tell wrere the floor supports are by the weld marks?<br /><br />I think you are going to have to cut a few small inspection holes to get look under there.
 
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Re: Fisher blueprints - - Need to know if I can add below-deck storage/gas tanks

Contact the manufacturer?<br /> http://www.fisherboats.com/ <br /><br />
If you have a question or concern regarding your boat, trailer or equipment, other than your motor, you may reach one of our customer relations representatives at (417) 873-4555 between the hours of 8 am to 5 pm Central Time. <br />
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Re: Fisher blueprints - - Need to know if I can add below-deck storage/gas tanks

It does have an alumninum floor. Unfortunately, last year (before I thought about extra storage) I used marine glue to install my boat carpeting. Any exploratory holes would have to go through the carpet. I'd prefer not to do that.<br /><br />I guess that I'll try contacting the manufacturer. Any other ideas?
 
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Re: Fisher blueprints - - Need to know if I can add below-deck storage/gas tanks

If there is flotation under the floor, you will be losing it by adding tanks etc. You'll have to make up for it somewhere else.
 
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Re: Fisher blueprints - - Need to know if I can add below-deck storage/gas tanks

Nope, the flotations (that I know of) are above deck level. Essentially the rear half of the boat is floatations surrounding the captain's chair.
 
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Re: Fisher blueprints - - Need to know if I can add below-deck storage/gas tanks

Fisher has changed ownership several times in the past 15 years. They are now owned by Tracker Marine (Bass Tracker) .<br />Good luck getting any info out of them.
 
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