replacement below-deck fuel tank

[crmoyer]

I am replacing the cockpit floor on my '79 Grady-White runabout and I think it would be wise to replace the original aluminum fuel tank since I have the floor up already. The current tank sits int the bilge area between stringers under the floor. I would like to replace it with a plastice fuel tank. Before I can determine which model tank to order, I need to understand how these plastic tanks should be mounted. Can anyone tell me general guideleines for mounting a plastic below-deck replacement fuel tank. <br /><br />Thanks in advance

 

[magster65]

Re: replacement below-deck fuel tank

Aluminum fuel tank life expectancy is 30 to 50 years.

 

[crmoyer]

Re: replacement below-deck fuel tank

I had no intention to replace it until I read this. <br /><br /> http://boats.com/content/default_detail.jsp?contentid=1189 <br /><br />Thanks

 

[Franki]

Re: replacement below-deck fuel tank

have a look at http://kvesurplus.com <br /><br />he has some tanks in there, plastic..<br /><br />I am trying to order a bow tank.. good to keep nose down, stern up...<br /><br />Val will probably know how to mount them also.<br /><br />rgds<br /><br />Franki

 

[93bronco]

Re: replacement below-deck fuel tank

even if you use a poly tank i would still make an access hatch to replace tank if need be in the future. if it doesnt already have one.