Trojan Boat Forum

Pulled em. Redoing floor so no problem there. These are the original 1971 tanks. Outsides are nice insides have a bit of rustI need to get them cleaned out somewhere. Not sure where in Tampa Florida area. Here are some pics, O look at the first one. The builders put a loop of Nylon rope in. Around the stringer. Maybe to lower or for good luck? Only on port side.

I remember those two tanks under the cockpit like it was yesterday. They were SO heavy...almost killed 4 of us. Actually, the saddle tanks in the engine compartment almost killed us...these small ones just gave us all hernias.

I had a local welder make a single, aluminum tank to replace all four tanks that were in my F-36. The boat floated like an inch higher after that project...bet we lost 1000 pounds. Replacing the 440s with 454s prolly' lost and 600 pounds and throwing the old Onan generator away and it's little tanks had to be at least another 1000 pounds. Boat got so light I thought it may start to levitate.

Tony in Fort Myers

JuiceClark wrote:I remember those two tanks under the cockpit like it was yesterday. They were SO heavy...almost killed 4 of us. Actually, the saddle tanks in the engine compartment almost killed us...these small ones just gave us all hernias.

I had a local welder make a single, aluminum tank to replace all four tanks that were in my F-36. The boat floated like an inch higher after that project...bet we lost 1000 pounds. Replacing the 440s with 454s prolly' lost and 600 pounds and throwing the old Onan generator away and it's little tanks had to be at least another 1000 pounds. Boat got so light I thought it may start to levitate.

Tony in Fort Myers

No doubt they were heavy. I pulled them out by myself up and out then off the boat alone both of them.

While you're at it, I'd really like to see a pic of that jet-boat too. I'm down here right at the mouth of the river in Ft Myers. If I take a left I'm out in the gulf. If I take a right, I can take the river all the way to Palm Beach...was thinkin' about using all these old 454 parts to make a jet boat.
Thanks, Tony

I pulled my fuel tank two years ago, had it cleaned pressure tested and coated. If you are looking for a shop that does this type of work-look for shops in your area that recondition radiators-generally they also do gas tanks.

chumwithabottleofrum wrote:I pulled my fuel tank two years ago, had it cleaned pressure tested and coated. If you are looking for a shop that does this type of work-look for shops in your area that recondition radiators-generally they also do gas tanks.

Do you remember a round about cost for this?

I'm having trouble remembering, but I want to say around $185-it was considerably less than a new tank.

chumwithabottleofrum wrote:I'm having trouble remembering, but I want to say around $185-it was considerably less than a new tank.

Gotcha seems right. I might do it myself. Either citric acid or muritic acid then coat with kreem or red coat.

Replace the tanks coatings may not hold up . worked so so before and with the new fuel , who knows, I have read smoe bad reports I would not do it .

prowlersfish wrote:Replace the tanks coatings may not hold up . worked so so before and with the new fuel , who knows, I have read smoe bad reports I would not do it .

Thanks for the feed back for sure.

those are the org galvanized tanks is your in salt water change um for alum. I just changed both for 900.00 they were 80gal apeice
mine looked good on the outside but after internal inspection found bad pitting on the inside
if your pulling them out your better off upgrading for less future problems
Todd 30' trojan MioMio

Stainless tanks are nice! I have 1 on my Stbd side. No corrosion and looks great!

rossjo wrote:Stainless tanks are nice! I have 1 on my Stbd side. No corrosion and looks great!

Im sure they are for a price

But .. if you plan to keep your boat a few years - and make long trips (as in 50-75 mile offshore), the Stainless pays for itself in longevity and peace of mind.