Fuel tank Questions 18' 1979 Holiday v-5 Starcraft

[crumb]

I own a 1979 Holiday v-5 That has a 30 gal. in the belly fuel tank . Iam replacing the floor and the wood under the tank. There is no drain in the compartment that the tank is mounted in . it appears that it was sealed from factory,no drain under the tank . should there be a way for the water to drain from bow to stearn under the tank. Or ? Could use some good advise Thanks .... Chris...... in Florida

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: Fuel tank Questions Aluminum Starcraft

Re: Fuel tank Questions Aluminum Starcraft

Welcome aboard crumb, we love aluminum starcrafts here

If the belly tank is sitting on the ribs then the water drains normally thru the limber holes in the ribs.

There are pictures of this in my thread for my '79 SS, great boats that year

 

[crumb]

Re: Fuel tank Questions Aluminum Starcraft

Re: Fuel tank Questions Aluminum Starcraft

I will figure a way to make my pics. smaller so i can show you.. But there are no drain holes under the ribs either. and the tank compartment is sealed in the front and back ,or was at one time the silicone is no longer in tact. Hey thank you for the reply .I really love this boat, plan to go fishing soon ....... Chris

 

[DI35]

Re: Fuel tank Questions 18' 1979 Holiday v-5 Starcraft

I have a 79 holiday V-5 I/O with a 25 gallon inboard fuel tank
there is a drain hole in the rear bulkhead but its 3 inches
above the stringers
try running a piece of thin metal under the stringers in the
centre of the keel to the back of the boat
I cleared the old sealant and it now drains under the engine
and will go out drain plug hole
That is if it leaks at all (sealed it good under there)

http://s714.photobucket.com/albums/ww148/DI35/

check out my photobucket
also replaced wood under tank
you said 30 gallon tank mine says 25

 

[DI35]

Re: Fuel tank Questions 18' 1979 Holiday v-5 Starcraft

Chris
still waiting for some pics
is you boat I/O or outboard
I have not seen an other 79 V-5 Holiday
thanks
Dave

http://s714.photobucket.com/albums/ww148/DI35/

 

[crumb]

Re: Fuel tank Questions 18' 1979 Holiday v-5 Starcraft

After much deliberation and study of starcraft pictures ,Ive come to the conclusion that the water has to be able to drain. I created my own scuttle holes at the bottom of the vee through the ribs from bow to stern. Thanks D135 i havent figured out how to post pict. yet ,but i was able to post your photo bucket pictures on my face page. I recieved a lot of comments ,because the 1979 boat in the brocure looks exactly like my 18' Holiday. This weekend I will be applying Gluvit to the seams and begin to cut replacement floor pieces. gettind excited . the weather is starting to warm up ...Yeah Hey D135 if you can go to My photo bucket page My log in name is crumb1055 there are some picts of my holiday..Good luck thanks Chris

 

[DI35]

Re: Fuel tank Questions 18' 1979 Holiday v-5 Starcraft

Chris
nice starcraft only other V-5 that I`ve seen
mine has original 170hp 4cly GPS 46mph
a little fast for me like to cruise about 30
so thats what my boat looks like with an outboard
how fast with 90 johnson
my fuel tank is only 25 us gallons you said 30 in yours
thanks for the pictures
Dave

 

[Huron Angler]

Re: Fuel tank Questions 18' 1979 Holiday v-5 Starcraft

I was able to see the pics on photobucket, all you need to do is click on "image code" and copy and paste it into the iboats text box.

That is one nice-looking rig Gotta love starcrafts aluminum boats.

Love the lines on those V-5 hulls, they are some real gems. I'd love to get a 22' V-5 SS someday, it would make my 16' seem like a little dingy

 

[crumb]

Re: Fuel tank Questions 18' 1979 Holiday v-5 Starcraft

Yes I created

My own limber holes .any suggestions ? should drain properly now.

I will keep my eye out for a 22' V-5 That would be sweet . a guy not far from here has a Starcraft for sale i think its an 18' I/O Looks in great cond for 1000.00 .....Hey d135 she will go right at 40 mph on the GPS . Huron Angler thanks for the help ,iam starting to get tha hang of this.Weather permitting I will be coating the rivets and seams with GLUVIT this weekend.I will post some pic.

 

[DI35]

Re: Fuel tank Questions 18' 1979 Holiday v-5 Starcraft

Chris
would love to see some more pics
instument panel and dash
is the glovebox mactac
pics of boat under power
I would love to find a 22ft V-5 holiday
Dave
victoria BC

http://s714.photobucket.com/albums/ww148/DI35/

 

[WOODWISE]

Re: Fuel tank Questions 18' 1979 Holiday v-5 Starcraft

I have a thread labled - tank location- in the forums rather then re type my question think u fellas can take a look.
I work on boats everyday for last few years but havent seen one of this style holiday 22'

tks tom