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I have an Osprey 200 that has been sitting for 18 months with about 15 gallons of fuel in the tank. My plan is to add some stabil and trailer the boat down a bumpy road to mix things up and then pump it out. ( I know gas is dabgerous to work with and have an appropriate pump). Is the tank shaped in such a way that I will be able to suck it oretty dry or will I need to run add 5 gallon of fuel a couple of more times to really get the crud out? If ayone has ony other ideas that don't involve removing the tank I am all ears. Sam

That looks great. Keep teh pictures coming I can't wait to see teh new shear line. Sam

Any updates on this project? Sam

Scott, I have worked with your project in a refit application where I needed to stiffen a flat panel and was impressed with the workability. Cut to length, drop it on some hull and deck, wet out and roll. EZPZ. Sam

Replace it with a 1/4 - 20 bolt and nut. That's what've done in the past. Sam

Rowley and Monument Beach here. Will be my first season fishing out of the 'mac area as I was in Swampscott for the last 3 years. sam

Dave P has this correct. Your main anchor should be a fixed anchor. It is a saftey device first and foremost and to work effectively it can't break away. The times when you will really need an anchor from going up on the beach, out to sea, up on a jetty, rock, etc... there will most likely be sufficient wind and waves to break 10 zip ties. Break away anchors should ONLY be used in controlled situations such as fishing or diving (with someone aboard.) Sam