Fuel tank

[77SceptreOB]

I can get tanks from RDS Aluminum in Perry, FL (they supply a lot of builders in the SE) for a little above OEM cost. PM me if your interested. .090" or .125" wall thickness, fully baffled, sender included.

I recently installed an alum tank built by RDS. I'm very happy with it so far.

[countshock]

Thanks for all the help guys. I'm still in limbo, too busy to start pulling things apart right now. It's killin me.
While I'm at it, anyone have any thoughts on slapping a Zuke df140 on the back of this thing? Seems to only weigh 50 pounds more than my current '94 evinrude. I have twin batteries under the console, and If I have to replace the tank, I'll get it as far forward as possible.

[SOS]

I've got the same engine on a bracket (non flotation) and it works well. If I were to pick I'd put the 150 if not the 175 on it though. I like to have extra power and a little more than 40mph top end but that's a matter of preference.

The 140 will get the job done all day long. Just try and balance things forward as much as you can.

SOS

[toddslures]

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 know others here have used him and been happy to.
Call me if you would like to.
He also built my custom water tank. Tony is the go to guy for tanks, in my opinion.

[Bushwacker]

. . . If I were to pick I'd put the 150 if not the 175 on it though. I like to have extra power and a little more than 40mph top end but that's a matter of preference.

FYI - the 150 (and 175/200) E-Tec is about the same weight as the 140 Zuke, and it's a STRONG 150 (actually 165 hp!) The Optimax is similar weight, but the E-Tec's are as quiet as the 4-strokes, maybe even quieter @ 30 mph!

[countshock]

Thanks for all the suggestions guys. Not having my boat is killing me.
Hopefully soon I will at least have it figured out.

[gofastsandman]

Actually, when it comes to a TRULY excellent boat, you can't beat an original Seacraft! I just try to help. And if anyone wants an alternative to aluminum, I can also get a damn good deal on Inca Tanks, which normally don't sell to the public...

That`s very kind of you seabob! Is fish still stalking Mike over on the otherside?

Someone here used a pressure washer to blast out the old foam. Said it was messy but fast and effective.


Cheers,
GFS

[countshock]

Pressure washer sounds like a good way to go.

[gss036]

When I did my tank on my 1889 23WA, I found that the tank was free of the foam and the screws on 3 our of 4 places were free of the stringers. That made it easy to get the tank out, (other than having to cut 1/2" off of each side of the hole to get the wider tank out. I had to cut 3 feet off the rear of the tank to get it out of the large hole,it was 99 inches long and I probably would have had to remove the Honda outboard to take it straight out the back). I then used a putty knife which peeled the foam from the stringers easily. When the guy replaced the tank, he had them make lips on front and rear of the tank, then made a wood block to fit over the lip and screwed to the tank deck and then glassed them in place. We also foamed the tank w/ neoprene strips under the tank to drain water and foamed in the new tank. I think it will last the rest of my lifetime and boating days. Not that I am really that old so I do expect about 20 more years of service, but don't think I will be boat at 86 YOA.

[countshock]

What is an inca tank?