tank install

tri5 · #1 06-12-2010, 03:54 PM

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 · #2 06-12-2010, 04:18 PM

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

BigLew · #3 06-12-2010, 09:03 PM

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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 · #4 06-12-2010, 09:05 PM

Hey Brandon,

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

tri5 · #5 06-13-2010, 09:01 AM

somerset m.a.

castalot · #6 06-13-2010, 11:30 AM

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

tri5 · #7 06-13-2010, 11:59 AM

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 · #8 06-13-2010, 02:27 PM

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.