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Yes. Top Private Boat for about 14 years now. We tagged 387 mahi last year and need 165 more this month to hit the 4000 tagged mark!!! We tagged 87 so far this year. I had a new tank made out of 3/16" aluminum in Marathon. It cost $1650 or $13 per gallon. We picked it up Saturday afternoon. I...

Well, I found a local guy in Marathon fabricating me a new tank. It is 126 gallon and I selected 3/16" thick. I think the price is reasonable at $1650 or $13 per gallon. He will have it ready after this weekend.

My 2003 2520 SCMV has a 126 gallon tank down the center, 28" X 96". Shallower hull is the reason.

I am original owner of a 2003 2520 SCMV. I wondered how long my tank would last. Now I know it's less than 18 years. We fueled up to a full 128 gallons and headed offshore. After smelling fumes, we stopped and opened the bilge. Gas was flowing off the top of tank into the bilge. After soap and...

Hi. I live on Cudjoe Key. I have a 2003 2520 SCMV. It has a 128 gallon tank. I filled it with gas on Sunday and headed out to fish. Fuel smell lead me to open the bilge to find gas. Went back home. After pressure testing the tank to about 8psi, I found the fuel leaking from behind the foam at...

Thanks for saying that as I did not know that myself and am preparing for dome radar on my 2520.

I bought my 2003 2520 SCMV with twin F115. It worked okay with the modified Vee but was underpowered. I repowered it in 2018 with twin F150 Yamahas. What a difference!!! It is like a new boat! Fuel economy improved a little where my trip average is 2.0 mpg up from 1.9. The performance is great...

I agree. I drift fish extensively in the Flodia Keys. I have a 2003 2520 and would never own any different boat. However, in 2017 I replaced the twin F115 with twin F150. Wow, what a difference!!!! I highly recommend that. Better fuel economy too. Don, Killin' Time II

They make a skin barrier cream to prevent the itch as well as paper suits. I HATE grinding fiberglass.......

I like the concept but I have my doubts on durablility of air dry vs two part systems. Epoxies, urethanes and such are extremely durable with their two part chemical reactions. I would like to find something like that Tuff coat but activated with a hardener. It would give a better filling and...

Wow! $11K!!!!! I guess he meant to say he didn't want to do it!!!! They aren't big on tape as they got overspray all over my new truck when they did the bedliner. Taping is time consuming but anyone could do it well. The challenge is getting that quality product to spray. Looks like gelcoat for...

If you try it, then let us know how it worked. It looks feasible. Thanks for the option!

I am anxious to hear feedback on this one since LineX has many colors to choose from.

I have a 2003 2520 SCMV with an open back cabin. I put a swivel under the passenger seat but I have big guys ride with me and the seat is due for an upgrade. Does anyone have any suggestions and pictures of helm and passenger seat upgrades to share? The passenger seat will swivel on top of a...

I took my windshields out several years ago and had them powdercoated. I then resealed with new screws, cylinders and latches. They are great now. Next, I will remove and powder coat the side sliders.

I hate the carpet in my 2003. I think taking it out and gelcoating will be the answer to me as well. Thansks for the pics. I looked at 2002 without carpet and ordered mine that way but they said it was not optional anymore and in 2003 carpet was mandatory. I have hated it since 2003.... It's not...

I am anxious to see the pics. I am ready to remove the carpet from my 2003 2520 open back cabin. thanks.

Thanks!

I have been inactive on this site but am back. I have a 2003 2520 SCMV that I bought new. It was powered with Twin F115 but in 2018 I repowered it with Twin Yamaha F150. Wow, what a difference! We passed a milestone in 2018. We have been involved in the Dolphin Research Project since 2002. We...

I am convinced that bead blasting and high quality primer / paint, before re-installing, will make a permanent fix. I will let you know how it goes for me.