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And really guys, the "you're jealous" crap really needs to stop... believe me, I'm not... and not that it's anyone's business, I've got the tax returns to prove it. So let it go...
Your right. Its not any ones business that you have the tax returns to prove that you are a giant "know-it-all-hater-of-anybody-that-has-a-nicer-boat-than-I-do.".
However, since you have got the tax returns to prove it why dont you just go ahead and post em' on up here so we can believe you.
I mean its not like you told someone to prove something and then say you have the evidence to prove that your not jealous. Oops. Yea you did.
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My Scout and Edgewater had the same Racors mounted in the bilge.
I like the leaning post but not the rod holder bumpouts. Looks like something to injure yourself on.
I really wanted them put on just as they are. I don't like having to rig a rod that is stuck in a holder facing out from the cockpit, or bringing it in and leaning it on a hard surface. It seems like their is always a wave waiting to send my rod and reel skittering onto the deck to get thrashed by a too green cobia flopping around in the cockpit. This post allows me to take the rod that I am rigging and put it in a place that is secure and easy to work on. No more cluttered decks while rigging!
Yeah... I don't know WTF I'm talking about. You're all correct.
If you're gonna post pictures of the bilge, aren't you asking for comments?
"Outboard" applications refer to above-deck installations only. Not below decks... if it's below deck, it's tantamount to an inboard installation.
I stand by my statement. Plastic bowl separators are approved for above-deck installations (outboard) only.
It's on your McKee because- it's an outboard boat and your separator is above-deck- right??
If I'm wrong, PROVE IT.
And really guys, the "you're jealous" crap really needs to stop... believe me, I'm not... and not that it's anyone's business, I've got the tax returns to prove it. So let it go...
And, I really do wish Detour the best with the new boat.
Yes, please post the tax returns..lets take a look as there is no rationale whatsoever for your posts and your tone sucks by the way. Um, better idea, sell yout Sea Ray, then buy a bigger Sea Ray, brand new of course (you can afford it), and then post every single stage of the build. Yeah, us rich guys won't bash you that much as we destroy and tear down every aspect of your boat as it is built...unless we can't help it!!
"Outboard" applications refer to above-deck installations only. Not below decks... if it's below deck, it's tantamount to an inboard installation.
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Every outboard powered boat I have been owned and most I have been on, worked on, or that are owned by friends is rigged with clear bolw Racors enclosed on the bilge.
The rule refering to outboard vs. inboard installations refers to the engine (OB vs I/O) not whether the filter is mounted outboard or inboard. You are wrong.
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Detour -- Your boat needs a lot of help. How about letting me have it for a year or so to try to sort out all the issues. Of course I'd need its new home and a beer fridge!
Detour -- Your boat needs a lot of help. How about letting me have it for a year or so to try to sort out all the issues. Of course I'd need its new home and a beer fridge!
Thank you aain for your comments tobnpr, I will be making a call and checking into it Monday. I will also ask about the filler hoses fooltain. I plan on naming her, "The Office". This is a laim attempt to have at least a little truthfulness for when the wife calls and asks me where I am again.... "I'm at The Office hun..... really."
First, CONGRATULATIONS! on a BEAUTIFUL boat! Enjoy her in good health. Second...I LOVE! the name you have chosen. Smart man
I have to give credit to all the YF owners that show detailed build pics
If only other manufacturers would allow their customers to tour the factories and take pics of every build step and detail to post on an open forum so we all can see how other companies do it...
A quick search only show 4 other builds:
1 Contender 31T,
1 38 Fountain
2 Seahunter
It is my opinion that Mr Topbnr only expressed his thoughts about an installation, probably trying to help Mr Detour in getting everything as good and safe as possible, being a new build of a semicustom boat, Mr Detour deserves everything to be done the right way and durable way and due to his generosity for sharing with all us his beautiful experience, he deserves that we all contribute if we can to help him in getting it right ......... well this implies that maybe some negative aspects could be spotted and pointed ..... this is all Mr Topbnr has done being wrong or right his intentions were altruistic ..... and he is getting attacked for that? what is going on here?? ..... the truth cannot be comented in the THT anymore? or is it so only when talking about YF ?? I wish someone points out any bad installation in a build of a boat for me .... even if he makes a mistake sometime ........ do not forget that what has been commented about the bare aluminum tank installation was a correct statement so Mr Topb is not always wrong , some forum colleagues have been a bit unfair with him rapidily showing an agressivity which was out of place ........
First, I would like to say that Yellowfin meets all US Coast Guard Regulations. We are inspected every year and have passed every year. The discussion has been quite interesting and informative.
I would like to say that in my 20 plus years of boat manufacturing I have seen zinc primer tanks, tar coated tanks and bare aluminum tanks all corrode within the general life span of the tank. The majority are from poor installation. Tanks being placed where water can get to them. The world of coatings has allowed tank manufacturers to make the tanks out of lighter gauge metal which costs less and is lighter for the boat manufacturer.
We at Yellowfin chose to engineer our boats where are tanks are placed in sealed off compartments as well as we build them out of heavier gauge aluminum than what is standard for the industry.
Bly and canarianfisher mentioned several things about tanks and installation. Bly mentioned this is old school, well it is and it works and we have 100 percent confidence in our build process. canarianfisher mentioned the tank company with installation pics on how to properly install fuel tanks and that foam is against the rules.. I read their site, the thing i found interesting was they tell you how they think it should be installed to eliminate stress and corrosion to there tanks yet they only offer a 1 year warranty for there tanks. If it was so great why would they not offer a 10yr or 20 yr warranty?
Please refer to US CG Reg 183.512. In short you are required to foam in all non ferrous metallic tanks. only ferrous tanks are installed without foam. your site failed to distinguish the regulations.
Also you can refer to USCG 183.516 this in short also explains the density and pounds per square inch that is required for foaming. 2 lb is required. Yellowfin uses double (4lb).
Also refer to 183.552 this in short tells you how to install and foam in your fuel tanks.
i believe in short you guys may have been a little mis-informed.
Boat manufacturers are required to build to US CG regs, but there is a group ABYC that is made up of ex boat builders, surveyors, engineers etc. that write regulations to improve upon the USCG regs. These regulations are followed by all nmma members. There are many regulations that are improved over the USCG regs and yellowfin has adapted these regulations into their build process even though we are not required to by the USCG.
Yellowfin continues to improve the build processes of their boats and will continue to build safe, fast and durable boats for years of use.
If anyone would like to discuss our processes i am available anytime.
This post allows me to take the rod that I am rigging and put it in a place that is secure and easy to work on. No more cluttered decks while rigging! 
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You are wrong. 
