Moving fuel tank

[GregH]

Moving the fuel tank from behind the engine to the starboard cockpit locker. Almost all plumbed - shelf bed, hose clamps and new fittings for the tank to get still.

[sastanley]

Greg, looks like a lot of work, but probably worth it to have good access to the tank and not have the fill (I assume) in the cockpit floor.

[edwardc]

Looks good. I would recommend taking that steel angle-iron frame out and having it sandblasted and powder coated before the final assembly.

Or, at very least, given a good thick set of coats of rustoleium.

[GregH]

Looks good. I would recommend taking that steel angle-iron frame out and having it sandblasted and powder coated before the final assembly.

Or, at very least, given a good thick set of coats of rustoleium.

Sorry, I'm not following - to which steel angle-iron frame are you referring?..

oh... umm... If it's the "rusty" frame in the pictures , that is actually scrap mahogany I had in the shop that has been soaked in Daly's sealer. There will be painted 1/2" ply being fastened to the top of that frame

Previous location it was held down to the support frame cross braces by copper strapping - planning to do something similar but not with copper. Should be strong enough shouldn't it?

[GregH]

Greg, looks like a lot of work, but probably worth it to have good access to the tank and not have the fill (I assume) in the cockpit floor.

Thanks. it is... but since I cannot fit INTO the cockpit lockers in the A30 and access everything from the side... I have to make it adjust to my... body type

House batteries will be in the port locker and weight wise will help balance things.

[joe_db]

What is that tank made of and what are those bubbles in the coating?

[lat 64]

A few years ago...

Here's a forum thread with some install thoughts:

http://www.moyermarine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5471

Russ

[GregH]

What is that tank made of and what are those bubbles in the coating?

It's original galvanized steel tank that had a couple spots fixed and a bedliner type of coating put on it I am told. I have a scope that I will look on the inside and see what's up with those spots. It's been sitting empty to the air for 3 years. Those bumps do not look so huge in person - now i'm concerned.

[lat 64]

In the cold weather I like old steel gas cans for yard duty and transport in a pickup but I prefer plastic(good cross-linked poly) for the boat stuff. If that old tank is questionable, maybe it's time to retire it to the farm as a generator tank or something.

Look what I found:

https://www.marineoutfitters.ca/index.cfm?category=10025|10273&product=43594777&code=Moeller%20FT1624

The best online price i have found is:

http://www.lfsmarineoutdoor.com/boating-marine/fuel-system/fuel-tanks.html

I do applaud all your efforts at relocating the tank to make it more serviceable.

Russ

[joe_db]

It's original galvanized steel tank that had a couple spots fixed and a bedliner type of coating put on it I am told. I have a scope that I will look on the inside and see what's up with those spots. It's been sitting empty to the air for 3 years. Those bumps do not look so huge in person - now i'm concerned.

No way would I put a steel tank in any boat. Please try and find a modern fuel tank for your project. Plenty of aluminum and poly tanks around in various sizes.

[edwardc]

Sorry, I'm not following - to which steel angle-iron frame are you referring?..

oh... umm... If it's the "rusty" frame in the pictures , that is actually scrap mahogany I had in the shop that has been soaked in Daly's sealer. There will be painted 1/2" ply being fastened to the top of that frame

Previous location it was held down to the support frame cross braces by copper strapping - planning to do something similar but not with copper. Should be strong enough shouldn't it?

Aha! Now I see it. Kind of like those drawings that you can't decide is its a vase or two faces! My perception keeps switching back and forth!

Straps sound good, but don't use plain steel. Both my Monel fuel tank and my poly water tanks were held down with steel straps, and they all rotted through and broke.

[tac]

Fuel Tanks

The USCG requirements at http://www.moyermarine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9280 contain much on tank construction and installation.

[sastanley]

Ok, I'll jump on the bandwagon too since that is a steel tank. Since you are going to all this trouble, if the budget allows, I'd also recommend a poly tank. I replaced my aluminum tank (pin hole in the lowest corner I assume from water sitting in there due to ethanol fuel) with a Moeller of similar dimensions..they have lots and lots of different sizes.

http://moellermarine.com/product-cat...nt-fuel-tanks/ for determining an appropriate size, then shop around for the best price/supplier.

[lat 64]

I just reread some of these posts and something struck me; copper, zinc, and steel siting in a mist of bilge water.
It's a battery!

A plastic tank should be properly grounded too.

R

[GregH]

Had a break at work today and went to see what was in the warehouse (thanks "Lat 64 "for the great link! )

Looks like tank(pic below) will work nicely. Just have to make sure it'll fit through the locker hatch! The set back for the fill nozzle, and set at 90 degrees will really help with the hose attachment issues.