"Copper" spiral pipe ?

[Barab]

Hi All,

I am a novice working on a project of slowly repairing an old (and cheap) fibreglass Nautiglass v 150 boat just as a bit of fun with the kids fishing few meters fron river bank etc around the Hawksbury River. 

I am loving the "refit", terminology, & am learning a lot especially from Stu Dangar Marine....cheers Stu.

I have found in the bow section what looks like a copper spiral pipe that runs through the floor.....I ve been trying to guess what it's for and what is does.....it's got me...Has anyone come across this ....please enlighten me.....?

Lots more questions if anyone wants to listen...he..he ..

 

Cheers

 

Barabas

[Oldfella]

Hi Barab;;

I would think that the spiral pipe was a relic of a bow mounted fuel tank.

If you look carefully you may find a hole (filled in) where the fuel filler was situated.

Boats of that vintage used to have Built in tanks especially in the bow.

((before them new fangled portable ones.)

Have a good scout around.

Best of luck with the rebuild.

Cheers.

Roger

[Barab]

Thank you Roger....I had a look but can't see anything....probably been fibreglass over maybe...I ll keep looking  .

Launched boat yesterday and myself and the kids loved it...a bit embarrassing with all the cruisers etc but fun none the less.....Loved it.

Barab