Anroco Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Howdy all... As my fishing trips are fast becoming more and more adventuress,given the experience i am gaining, and seeming though i only have a 25L plastic tank, i am thinking about getting a fuel tank under the floor installed/ made so,1 i can carry more fuel and 2 make more room towards the rear of the boat. Now a few questions... * Install more towards the front (say under the seat) or more in the middle of the boat? * Alloy or Stainless? (am guessing alloy simply for weight) * In floor filler or up on the side? * Guessing baffels are the go to stop "TANK SLAP" * Does anyone know someone that can make and have them tested accordingly? Any additional info or tips would be greatly appreciated. Will post pic's as soon as the arrives with the camera of the 2 floor locations i am thinking of. CHeeRS Antun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 . Now a few questions... * Install more towards the front (say under the seat) or more in the middle of the boat? * Alloy or Stainless? (am guessing alloy simply for weight) * In floor filler or up on the side? * Guessing baffels are the go to stop "TANK SLAP" * Does anyone know someone that can make and have them tested accordingly? CHeeRS Antun Towards the front is better from a weight aspect but from a volume aspect a location around the center of the boat would be better so it becomes a bit of a balance between weight & volume. Stainless is better but there are a lot of boats fitted with Aluminium as Alum is lighter & the material less expensive On the side is more convienent but difficult to know how much fuel is in the tank. In the floor allows the use of a dip stick. Fuel gauge may be an option but not sure how to calibrate to a custom made tank Baffles , Nice to have , nor sure if they are esential. Talk to Gary at Serious Stainless. I understand he only has stainless available but he may be able to put you onto an Aluminium fabricator. Huey from Huett Marine may also know someone Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusky Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Towards the front is better from a weight aspect but from a volume aspect a location around the center of the boat would be better so it becomes a bit of a balance between weight & volume. Stainless is better but there are a lot of boats fitted with Aluminium as Alum is lighter & the material less expensive On the side is more convienent but difficult to know how much fuel is in the tank. In the floor allows the use of a dip stick. Fuel gauge may be an option but not sure how to calibrate to a custom made tank Baffles , Nice to have , nor sure if they are esential. Talk to Gary at Serious Stainless. I understand he only has stainless available but he may be able to put you onto an Aluminium fabricator. Huey from Huett Marine may also know someone Geoff couldn't have said it better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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