Def the def of down n dirty. Most all have made repairs the wrong way when we have had to.

I like it, any idea what caused the initial failure?

Not to knock anyones welds, but take them things off & start over. If I was you I would do it like this, remove the thick pieces and clean them so you can weld them off the radiator to some thinner material that you will in turn weld onto the radiator. As some have mentioned welding thick to thi...

I definitely appreciate your suggestions as my thought would have placed them horizontally. I like your idea better and the baffles should help support the weaker spots should it end up taking a beating over time. My gut just said its to big a space to leave unsupported in a boat. I will post some c...

I agree completely on adding them it just seems to make sense. Can you offer any suggestions as far as placement and number of them. I am just a little unsure having never had done any tank work.

Sorry forgot to add the pics

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Today I am trying my hand at making a tank. I had a customer come into the shop with a older galvanized steel tank in need of replacement, so I said, sure I never did a tank but what the heck. My biggest concern is are you guys putting baffles in the tank and if so can you make some suggestions. The...

Steve, thanks for the welcome. We have a few projects coming up this winter and I will be sure to post up what we have. Projects often mean questions, I hope I don't flood ya all to bad. I can tell from some of your posters it is a quality group here. Reading some of TamJeff's posts is inspiring. We...

Hi folks, Just ran across this site while cruising the net and after reading awhile its clear there are some true craftsman here. I will check in often and hope to be able to learn from what everyone has to offer. Work in the marine field here in the metro Detroit area doing gen boat service as well...