fuel tanks

jimbo36 · Post by **jimbo36** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 8:42 pm

Trwiz, What was the reason for replacing your galvanized tanks? I have owned many old Chris Crafts with galvanized tanks without problems. Now you guys have me wondering about the 2, 80 gallon galvanized tanks in my F36 tri cabin. In fact, the only boat I owned with tank problems was my Chris Craft Commander that a previous owner had replaced the old tanks with aluminum ones. They developed pin holes at the corners. Big expensive job for sure. I think I need more input. Thanks, Jimbo.

RWS · Post by **RWS** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:01 am

we removed the 242 gallon aluminum tank on my International in 2005 while doing he refit for an inspection.

It showed some corrosion on the bottom, rear pobably caused by an inoperative rear bilge pump allowing water to collect in that area.

The tank was replaced and the bottom and 50% of all 4 sides was covered with a special primer and epoxy topcoat made especially for aluminum.

That's the last tankshe'll ever see.

I don't want diesel fuel sloshing around in the bilge.

Seriously....

Gasoline?

Consider the safety of your crew.

You'd better check those 25+ year old tanks!

RWS

LSP · Post by **LSP** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 8:09 pm

Let me bring this one back to life .... if you had to replace tanks (using gas) what replacement would you use?

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 8:18 pm

Aluminum

bob wilkins · Post by **bob wilkins** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:11 am

Galvanized tanks are bad.......Period
There is a company in Florida that makes custom aluminium tanks.
I will look at mine to see if there is a name plate.
Also I have seen where some of the gas stabilizers cause the gunk real bad.

Bob

bob wilkins · Post by **bob wilkins** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:27 am

Will

I have seen your gas tanks and you need to replace them

Bob

Stripermann2 · Post by **Stripermann2** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:31 am

http://www.floridamarinetanks.com/

It's the label on my fuel tanks.

bob wilkins · Post by **bob wilkins** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 10:59 am

Striper

That sounds about right.
I know that they fit perfectly and aligned right up with the filler and vent.

Bob

Danny Bailey · Post by **Danny Bailey** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 4:25 pm

If you've got them out....don't put them back. If you don't like aluminum tanks, look for a place that custom makes the cross linked poly tanks. I've not seen poly tanks over 55 gallons. You'll probably wind up with aluminum.

mr elevman · Post by **mr elevman** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 5:39 pm

http://www.moellermarine.com/oem/fuel_tanks/

mr elevman · Post by **mr elevman** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 6:30 pm

i ordered my tanks tonite polly 50 ga 127 each alum would be 625 a tank and a alum50x26x18 with baffel (101gallon) 3/16" 2700$ l x w x d devided by 231 =gallons all mesurments in inches

prowlersfish · Post by **prowlersfish** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:34 pm

You get what you pay for

RWS · Post by **RWS** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 8:40 pm

tanks and bilge pump systems are items way too serious to skimp on, period.

nuff said

RWS

fpawn1 · Post by **fpawn1** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 9:45 am

have original tanks ---after reading all comments will think about replacing--mine are round tanks about 60 gallons each---will they come out by lifting up back deck?? Are similar round ones still made?? looking for ideas--thanks

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