fuel tank mounting

[brokeboater]

I am mounting (or attempting) a new below deck alum. fuel tank from scratch. This has been a total restoration job from stringers to transom. I was not present when the original fuel tank mounting was dismantled, so I don't have anything to start from. It's a rectangular tank with a flat bottom, so I assume I will need some type of deck to sit it on. But what do I mount the deck to? Can it just lay in the bottom of the bilge or should it be attached to the inside stringer? thanks in advance for any ideas

 

[crab bait]

Re: fuel tank mounting

alittle mohogany or doug fir wood cross beams & plywood on top all epoxied coated & epoxied in place will make a good mount.. that'll last pretnear forever..<br />than nylon strap the heck out of the tank down to the mount...<br /><br />never just lay a tank in a hull loose.. must make a nice FLAT mountin' base..<br /><br />NEVER EVER EVER 'foam-in' a tank.. causes much condensation..

 

[mellowyellow]

Re: fuel tank mounting

most important is good ventilation!

 

[Mikedg]

Re: fuel tank mounting

You got some good advice here already. 2 things I'll add: First make sure you place some rubber cushioning any where the tank touches the boat's structure to reduce wear points and make sure you ground the tank to the fill inlet.

 

[Bear]

Re: fuel tank mounting

How to Install an Aluminum Fuel Tank ...So you Don't Have to Do It Again<br /> http://www.yachtsurvey.com/fueltank.htm <br />

 

[brokeboater]

Re: fuel tank mounting

thanks guys. read the yacht survey site. good info there too. hopefully i'll get this part of the project done this saturday.