installing above deck aluminum fuel tank

[93bronco]

i need to install this 18 to 20 gal tank on the rear deck of my boat.<br />cant seem to find a portable 12 to 26 gal that has atleast a 5/16 draw. omc only has the 6gal<br />-<br />i need to know if there are any certain regs i need to follow to in sure the proper installation.<br />thanx

 

[Boomyal]

Re: installing above deck aluminum fuel tank

What kind of boat? I used to have a 30 ft house/patio boat. I drew up dimensions for a 42 gallon tank, to sit on the aft deck, had an aluminum sheet supplier shear the material. I got an aluminum gas cap with neck and had someone weld it up. I also had quartered baffles installed with thru passages cut at the bottom of the baffles.<br />This was back in the late 70's so I don't remember the cost but my recollection is that it wasn't to bad and I ended up with a tank that fit my requirements exactly.

 

[93bronco]

Re: installing above deck aluminum fuel tank

i found a nice oval 18 to 20gal tank that was used on a pontoon.<br />it will fit nice rite in front of splash well.<br />the boat is a 18ft trophy w/a.<br />the internal 52gal needs to be replaced- but the hull has to be seperated. that will have to be another season project. tank has been flushed of fuel.<br />-<br />rite now just want to get boat in water before end of sept.<br />-<br />didnt know if there were any rules to follow.<br />i know it has to be fastened to hull,have a filler cap, vent & be grounded.<br />-<br />didnt want any suprizes if the boat polie came aboard. fines are stiff here in sc.