Fuel Tank

[doggy39]

Enquiring if anybody has or knows if you can buy or where to get them made poly fuel tanks that fit the shape of aluminium hulls i have a seajay 4.35sp with the full flat floor in it .I am looking to get the fuel tank under the floor but the ribs are only about 305 wide and with the v shape of the hull the depth is 300mm at the deepest and then decreases either way with the shape of the hull,If some body could inform me if they have solved this problem or where you can obtain poly fuel tanks to the shape of hull would be much appreciated i am only after 30-60ltrs if possible thanks.
Doggy

[samson]

Bemuda fuel tanks are polly and come in different shapes and sizes for under deck use, i've just pulled one out of my boat because it won't pass survey requirerments,shame you only want a little one mines 130 litres and selling it off shortly.

[MyEscape]

Doggy,

I have the same hull, a Seajay 4.35 but the Escape CX model which does have an under floor tank, in aluminium. I think it it 65 litres

Why not check with Seajay to see if you can obtain one from the builder.

Steve

[bluefin59]

The 60lt underfloor on my bluefin is a bermuda i believe ,it has 2 vent and has never caused a problem ..matt

[Flex]

I have a 4.55 seahay and I found after alot of searching that a fitted poly tank was expensive as hell. aswell as hard to find a proper fit.

I ended up getting a custom aluminum one made to fit. I simply took off my floor, took the boat in and they welded up a 75l tank for me in the floor. and rather cheap too. around $450 i think.

[Toddy_again]

I have a 4.55 seahay and I found after alot of searching that a fitted poly tank was expensive as hell. aswell as hard to find a proper fit.

I ended up getting a custom aluminum one made to fit. I simply took off my floor, took the boat in and they welded up a 75l tank for me in the floor. and rather cheap too. around $450 i think.


Where abouts was that Flex?

[Flex]

I'll have to dig up the name of the Fab shop who made it for me. Was a coupple of years ago now.
But he was north brissy somewhere. If you want I can find the exact details.

[Toddy_again]

Yeah thanks Flex that would be good.Did that include fitting?

[Rob77]

Hi Flex

I am putting a new floor in a Haines at the moment and wish to put an underfloor tank in at the same time.

If you could find the name of the Fab shop it would be much appreciated.

Cheers - Rod 0415 915 542

[Chimo]

Hi Rob77

Pedrodepacus (on here) makes fuel tanks in al and ss. Apparently used to build the ss tanks for Seafarer.

Cheers
Chimo

[Rob77]

Thanks Chimo

I will follow up on that.

Cheers

[Chimo]

Rob77

Or try him on (07) 55936550

Cheers
Chimo

[ozbee]

go ss or plastic saves the hassles when e 10 is mandatory

[stinky-stabi]

ARK MARINE in geebung on bilsen rd 0738654107
120ltr under floor tank custom $450 , he also makes rod racks targa's or anything you want ,,,,they supply all the tanks for cruise craft kevla cat to name a couple well worth a call i promise

[Hornet Rider]

Hi Rob77

Pedrodepacus (on here) makes fuel tanks in al and ss. Apparently used to build the ss tanks for Seafarer.

Cheers
Chimo

Here's one Pedrodepacus custom made for me, about 115 ltr, pressure tested, safety stamped, quality job & much better price than I could get at 2 other places, one already mentioned on here. He's got my 78ltr tank at the moment modifying it to fit another boat. Well worth getting a quote from him.

cheers, HR

[Razgo-]

The 60lt underfloor on my bluefin is a bermuda i believe ,it has 2 vent and has never caused a problem ..matt

how is your vent system set up? do you pipe it up the sides or?


I am thinking to put a small under floor one in my new 4.29 tinny. wasnt sure how to set up the ventilation.

obviously a hatch also that you just lift up to pull the tank out or it inspect?

I am putting in a new floor so i need to consider how to set it up properly.

[geoffmck]

how is your vent system set up? do you pipe it up the sides or?


I am thinking to put a small under floor one in my new 4.29 tinny. wasnt sure how to set up the ventilation.

obviously a hatch also that you just lift up to pull the tank out or it inspect?

I am putting in a new floor so i need to consider how to set it up properly.

And................

Do you have a filler pipe on the side of the boat or lift the hatch to fill the tank? I have heard that climbing into the boat to fuel up can be dangerous, static electricity etc.?

Has anyone made up an underfloor rack/compartment that they can lift the tank out of for filling? (I am thinking small capacity 30-40 litres for smaller outboards)

[Razgo-]

No filler tank. I would make mine so i can just lift it out to fill up. 25-30ltrs. maybe a tad more.

just wondered where people ran their air escape pipes. i guess up towards and under the gunnels and a hole drilled out to pipe it out?

i haven't seen how they are setup from manufacture so wasn't sure how they do it. guess it depends where the tank is. in my case it will be forward of the center console.