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Old 02-20-2008, 12:40 PM
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I need a new fuel tank, Young Boats got a price for me from his supplier of $455.00 is this reasonable?

Tank measures 12in high, 28in wide and 69in long, 1 1/2 in. filler and vent 10in back on center, motor supply on center with fitting facing to port.
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Old 02-20-2008, 02:55 PM
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I had my new tanks made by Tony Perez at Sunrise Marine Tanks in Sarasota, 941-926-8265, www.sunrisemarinetanks.com
I would highly recommend him. He was not the cheapest nor the most expensive. He was very infomative. I also think he is a third generation tank builder to.
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Old 02-20-2008, 10:15 PM
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homestead welding did mine it was 300.00 and the work is quality he will do whatever size you need/want. there in the phone book. if you look at 79 project started you can see the tank he did for me. I had to prime it and paint it myself.
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Old 02-20-2008, 11:15 PM
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Wow,that is a great price.I got 2 quotes from 2 reputable tank builders in N.J. at $900+. for the same tank.Must be the labor rates up here.Did that price include baffles,sender and epoxy coating?
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Old 02-21-2008, 07:54 AM
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In 2004, I had RDS Aluminum in Perry, FL, make a copy of my original 27 gallon tank from my '72 Seafari, but with internal baffles added in. It included sensor, fittings, flanges, and double grounding strap connections. Total cost was $197. Aluminum prices are WAY up, though, from 4 years ago.

Figure on between $13.50 and $18.00 per gallon for a custom/duplicate tank today, not including shipping your old tank to them, and shipping your new tank back to you. But Perry is only 2 hours up the road from Inglis, so you could save a lot of money that way.

Another way to save a little money is to buy a "standard" size tank that will fit into your existing space, such as the RDS tanks at West Marine, or
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Old 02-21-2008, 11:39 AM
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I am the "NUT" that spent $950 for a stainless steel tank. More weight but I do not intend on going under the floor again anytime soon.
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Old 02-21-2008, 12:36 PM
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Does seem like a good price. I just purchased a replacement tank for my 1970 SF 20 (the under the console tank). Bsically 40 gals and it cost $440. I had gotten 3 estimates and they were all close. ACW
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Old 02-21-2008, 03:41 PM
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MINE DID NOT INCLUDE THE SENDER I USED THE ONE OUT OF THE OTHER TANK IT IS ONLY 3 YEARS OLD, HE DID TAP THE HOLES FOR THE SENDER TOO. IT DOES HAVE 2 BAFFELS IN THE TANK. IT IS MADE OUT OF 1/8 ALUM. HE WAS ALMOST 200.00 CHEAPER THAT ANOTHER QUOTE I GOT. hE BUILD TANKS ALL THE TIME FOR BOATS AS WELL AS THE FARMERS. tHERE MUST HAVE BEEN 10 TANKS IN HIS SHOP WHEN I PICKED MINE UP!
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Old 02-21-2008, 04:26 PM
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I had my new tanks made by Tony Perez at Sunrise Marine Tanks in Sarasota, 941-926-8265, www.sunrisemarinetanks.com
I would highly recommend him. He was not the cheapest nor the most expensive. He was very infomative. I also think he is a third generation tank builder to.

I also used Tony at Sunrise. Quality work. I believe I paid about $550.00 for 100 gallon tank. I pained it with epoxy coating myself. Would recommend.
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Old 02-21-2008, 06:08 PM
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I also used sunrise. Very good guy and nice work. I could not be happier.
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