How to move fuel tank to install an outboard motor bracket

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rbenaissa

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Our Ranger tug 21 ec has the fuel tank at the back of the boat. So there is no room to attach the motor brackets.

How can I move the fuel tank to install the motor bracket?

I also see that some owners here attach the bracket to a swim step. Good idea. I would have the same problem I assume.

Can I use a generic swim step for this if I decide that route?
 
If you look at my album there is a few pictures of the bracket I installed on my boat, just an idea to look at. Good luck with the project. Bob
 
bob daily said:
If you look at my album there is a few pictures of the bracket I installed on my boat, just an idea to look at. Good luck with the project. Bob
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How did you move the fuel tank. Our marina tried but can not do even after emptied the fuel tank
 
I did not remove the fuel tank, the kicker bracket is attached to the bracket holding the swim platform and the tie down ring at the bottom. It’s basically a three point attachment and the only holes drilled were to the swim platform.
If you text me at (509) 539-5509 I’ll send you some better pictures. Bob
 
I see. We do not have a swim step. I assume to add a swimstep we would also have the same issue of not being able to attach the platform bolts.
 
Out of curiosity how is the swimstep attached. Number and location of bolts
 
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10 bolts in total on mine. 4 on top and 6 on the bottom. Top 4 are accessible just on the inside of the tank, not easy but doable. The bottom ones are accessible through the inspection ports in the floor.
 
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