Where to get saddle tanks

wowzer52 · Post by **wowzer52** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 2:16 pm

Basic maintainance. The oil problem in this country wouldn't be so bad if they would just check the oil once in a while to see if it's low but the oil supply is scattered throughout the country and the dipsticks are in Washington DC....Now back to the fuel tanks. Where should I look to find new tanks if and when I decide to replace my saddle tanks? I can't seem to find any the right size.

alexander38 · Post by **alexander38** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 2:24 pm

I'd say you'd have to have them made

metal ones any way.

wowzer52 · Post by **wowzer52** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 2:36 pm

I don't want poly tanks so I guess I'd better start saving my pennies.

k9th · Post by **k9th** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 3:16 pm

I had new aluminum tanks made last spring for my tri-cabin. Each one was 125 gallons and they were made by a very reputable and well known marine fuel tank manufacturer on the east coast. Since they are pressure vessels, they have to be welded by certified welders.

I can find the manufacturer's name if you need it. The paperwork is in the boat and it is 3 hours away, but my mechanic can get to it if needed.

Struts and Rudders · Post by **Struts and Rudders** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 4:31 pm

I will be following this string as I will be getting some new tanks made as well.

Thanks.
SRD

alexander38 · Post by **alexander38** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 4:49 pm

TIM put the name up when you can please.

k9th · Post by **k9th** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 8:06 pm

Here are links to several that I found and checked out. I will get the name of the one I used and post it tomorrow.

http://www.sptanks.com/webdev/home.htm

http://www.amarket.com/alum.htm

http://www.custommarinefueltanks.com/

http://www.rdsaluminum.com/marine-custom.html

http://www.patriotmarinefab.net/

http://www.speedytanks.com/tank/index.html

alexander38 · Post by **alexander38** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 9:38 pm

Thanks TIM nice info.

wowzer52 · Post by **wowzer52** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 11:54 pm

thanks guys, I will archive this info.

k9th · Post by **k9th** » Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:41 pm

I purchased the tanks from SP Sheet Metal in NJ. I sent them a sketch of my existing tanks and they duplicated my OEM tanks from Trojan and they fit perfectly. They cost about $800 each plus shipping.

The shipping was about $350 and if I had it to do again I would have driven my van to pick them up since that is a lot for shipping. But at the time, I was unable to get free to make the trip.

They took about 7 days to make and ship the tanks after I placed the order and they are very high quality tanks - I am completely satisfied. It also provides great peace of mind knowing that the new tanks are down there.

lakeguy72 · Post by **lakeguy72** » Tue Mar 22, 2011 2:01 pm

I used SP for my 4 tanks and they fit perfect. I got the epoxy finish option.
Lakeguy

wuen · Post by **wuen** » Wed Mar 30, 2011 5:33 pm

I have two aluminum tanks.
Bob is going to place the ad in sell section any day now.

wuen

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Wed Mar 30, 2011 10:00 pm

wowzer52 wrote:Basic maintainance. The oil problem in this country wouldn't be so bad if they would just check the oil once in a while to see if it's low but the oil supply is scattered throughout the country and the dipsticks are in Washington DC....

Too funny - I think they are all hiding in Illinois!

some in Texas as well - hunting with their buddies! (better wear a bullet proof vest)

rossjo · Post by **rossjo** » Wed Mar 30, 2011 10:02 pm

lakeguy72 wrote:I used SP for my 4 tanks and they fit perfect. I got the epoxy finish option.
Lakeguy

Nice - what did those babies cost you?

wuen · Post by **wuen** » Mon Apr 04, 2011 8:55 pm

Here I'm again. Regarding those two Aluminum Marine 80 Gallon Tanks which Bob is going to put in the selling section for me (I hope).
They are 18x18x60" made by KAISER, in very good condition.
Perhaps someone on this forum is interested in buying them.
Prospective buyer can p.m me or Bob.
I have some photos but have no idea how to place it here.
wuen

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