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Another fuel tank question!
Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2014 6:55 pm
by 44Ydnar88
I have a cylinder approx 18" x 48". 50 gal. Would this tank have baffles? During winter lay up I need to decide if I can clean that tank or replace it. I'm not a fan of plastic tanks, because of the smell. But I'm currently avg 2hrs on a 20 micron filter before the filter cannot keep up with demand. Any help? Thanks fellas.
Re: Another fuel tank question!
Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2014 6:59 pm
by 44Ydnar88
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention I've been through 23 filters this season! I know that's lame, but its kept us cruising!
Re: Another fuel tank question!
Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2014 8:30 pm
by Cmount
I should have baffles for sure. I think my 60's have two actually, and my fifties have at least one, but may have two.
Speedy Tanks in NJ did a great job for me on my midships tanks. Fit perfectly and took two weeks to fabricate. They are not cheap...but not sure anything on a boat is cheap!
Re: Another fuel tank question!
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 7:14 am
by 44Ydnar88
10-4 thanks
Re: Another fuel tank question!
Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 1:01 pm
by prowlersfish
As a temp. fix shorten you pick up tube to help stop picking up all the crap in the tank . That could get you through the season
Re: Another fuel tank question!
Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 9:28 am
by 44Ydnar88
I attempted that, the access on deck is centered over the sending unit leaving no room to pull out the pick up. I'm still up in the air on this tank removal. I "think" if I remove the risers and and exhaust along with the ignition tray. It might come out ;/ I'm for sure not cutting the deck. And the hard top would make picking the engine difficult.