tank install

[tri5]

looking for the best way to install new fuel tank with out useing foam.also what kind of tank to use metal or plastick

[77SceptreOB]

aluminum, that is what i used. 95 gallon, usable

[BigLew]

looking for the best way to install new fuel tank with out useing foam.also what kind of tank to use metal or plastick

You might want to read through this a couple of times. There's a lot of good information.

http://www.yachtsurvey.com/fueltank.htm

Good Luck.

[BigLew]

Hey Brandon,

Where abouts in Bristol County are you. I grew up in Taunton. I live in the Newburyport area now. - BigLew

[tri5]

somerset m.a.

[castalot]

i hope you can make it to the jazz festival on august 7th
i work in swansea if you ever need a hand

[tri5]

yea me too i can run on some plastick tanks if need be.but dont like the tanks on the deck.i think i will have new tank by next week.like to meet some of you guys on the water cheeck out your boats cant miss my fadded out black scepter w/250 etech on it.allways on chan 65 just yell out for the black duck.

[adamcannon]

I have seen several tanks installed on a grid made of rubber hose. The hose went on a platform built on top of the center stringer and around the tank on the sides. I am not sure if this will chaff the tank. Just so the tank doesnt move around it shouldnt chaff a hole in it.