New fuel tanks

[Trevethan]

Right time to spend some more money... Boat Safety Scheme time coming and I don't think they will like the 50 gallon poly barrell that does duty as fuel tank... and will like even less how its filled -- lift pilot ouse seat and pout fiel into 2 inch opening on the top... not keen on that myself.

So the options are custom made -- if so what material.

Ready mades -- which supplier?

The tanks will mount down in teh engine room. There is a fair bit of room. I am thinking about a pair around the 40 gallon each size.

Boat's in London. Any suggestions?



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[vyv_cox]

Tek-tanks seem to be recommended widely for all sorts of custom tanks. <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.tek-tanks.com>http://www.tek-tanks.com</A>

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[dickh]

As well as Tek-Tanks, you could also try VETUS, who also do plastic fuel tanks of various sizes.

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[stretch33]

Just had one made at Gamart Engineering in Tollesbury (Essex) Stainless steel, made to measure including bottom drain as advised by forum members from a previous post. Excellent service from Martin there. Two weeks from order to supply. Tank is approx 40 gallons / two baffles / inspection hatch. Let me know if you want their number, much better quality than the old one.
Phil

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www.tek-tanks.com



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[Trevethan]

What sort of price are we talking about?

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[stretch33]

£240 All up
Phil

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[Avocet]

I had an odd-shaped plastic (polythene I think) water tank made by Tek-Tanks from drawings that I supplied. It cost about £200 and fitted perfectly. Wouldn't hesitate to use them again.

I also have a rectangular stainless tank (about 14 gallons I think) which used to be my water tank, in good condition if anyone's interested.

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