Abstract: A Fuel Tank Access Plate (10) is provided for mounting on a fuel tank (12) formed of cross linked polyethylene. The access plate (10) includes an inner plate (14) which has a pair of seal ridges (24, 26) which engage the inner surface of the fuel tank in sealed engagement. The inner plate (14) and an outer ring (16) are secured together by screws (20) which clamp the access plate (10) to the fuel tank (12) and urge the seal ridges into sealing engagement with the fuel tank. The inner plate (14) is provided with ports (54, 62) for movement of fuel to and from the tank and also provides a mount for a combination visual fuel gauge and fuel sender assembly (34).

Abstract: An improved seat pedestal assembly (12) is disclosed for use on boats such as a bass boat (10). In the improved design, the extension (71) has a reduced diameter nipple (72) with a threaded portion (74) thereon. The base plate (75) includes a common threaded nut (78) welded to the bottom thereof to receive the threaded portion (74) and to rigidly secure the extension (71) to the base plate (75). In another embodiment, the base plate (96) can be threaded along substantially the entire length of the cylindrical portion (100). The present invention also provides an improved ski tow assembly (14) which is provided with a main support extension having a threaded portion (74, 94) which can be received by the threaded nut (78) on base plate (75) or by the threaded portion on base plate (96).