Wansworth
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The new fuel tanks leaked,how would a tank maker not test before dispatching,terribleopportunity lost for introducing new material for fuel tanks
Tally Ho. Fuel tanks
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RunAgroundHard
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The material looked far to soft to me for such large tanks. I don't think he selected the right choice of material. Clearly the company had quality issues which is reflected in the lack of testing, the comments from another plastic welder and I suppose, the easy acceptance of a paid for return and offer of refund. I think the company knew they were shit tanks.
Stemar
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Titanium tanks? He'd need a few more subscribers and Patreon supporters, methinks.
Frogmogman
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Yes. Just because those tanks were inadequate (and just as well Leo tested them prior to installation) it doesn’t mean that all plastic tanks are unsuitable. Wrong grade/gauge and poor execution by the fabricator are the problem here.
Kukri
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Caer Urfa
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I have used plastic tanks quite a few times from Plastic Tanks for Water, Waste and Fuel - Tek-Tanks and never had a problem with them and they do various sizes/shapes and custom made ones.
Leo diplomatically did not show it but I think he must be privately fuming that unfortunately he chose a cowboy outfit to make the tanks as they should never have left the factory in that condition
I have followed his website since he bought Tally Ho and its a pleasure watching every Sunday a masterclass in boat building and at least he always asks and makes time to listen to other peoples advice not like some web site with so called restorers
Leo diplomatically did not show it but I think he must be privately fuming that unfortunately he chose a cowboy outfit to make the tanks as they should never have left the factory in that condition
I have followed his website since he bought Tally Ho and its a pleasure watching every Sunday a masterclass in boat building and at least he always asks and makes time to listen to other peoples advice not like some web site with so called restorers
Seven Spades
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I quite agree. Tek tanks would be the way to go. However he could keep his existing tanks and simply fit a bladder as they do in aircraft. The ones aircraft use are self sealing as an added bonus.
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But Leo’s sentiment that “not good enough for Tally Ho!” I think would prevent these very poor quality tanks being fitted for whatever purpose, it’d be alien in what is otherwise an exceptional quality build. I think the tanks should be returned to sender, rubbish.
Kukri
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They have been. And he’s got a full refund.
I have suggested that he stop messing about and fit Monel tanks so they can be re-used for the next rebuild in 100 years’ time,
MikeBz
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Latest video covers collection of the beautifully made replacement tanks, and also that the unnamed plastic tank supplier reneged on their word to refund the deposit after he sent them back.
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RunAgroundHard
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Edit: repeat of MikeBZ's post on the deposit.
The company collected the tanks and then refused to offer a refund of the deposit. He claims the refund is $1000 lost. Also has stated that he decided not to name and shame the company, which is probably a wise idea for lots of reasons. Who knows what has been said and why the tanks were shite.
Also in the video he explains why he did not go for monel. Pretty cool tanks.
Seven Spades
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I don't know why did didn't get the tanks from Tek Tanks in the fist place rather than a US company. Tek Tanks are a brilliant product and well know in the industry.
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Shipping costs?
Wansworth
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I suppose he has made his weight calculations with so much fuel atthe back end,the original engine and fuel would have been less weight ?
Stemar
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Am I right in thinking that he named the company in the episode where he ordered the tanks? Even if not, I'm struggling to understand what can be said that would mean it was unwise to name and shame.
"I want to buy some tanks to this design"
"Yes Sir, that'll be $XXX, delivered to Port Townsend"
"Your tanks are badly made and they leak"
"Sorry Sir, send them back and we'll refund"
Silence...
If a couple of phone calls didn't get things moving. my next move would be a letter that starts, Dear Sir, Unless...
I don't know if there's an equivalent of the small claims court in the USA, but even if not, I'd bet there's a lawyer or two among Leo's followers who be happy to take it on.
DJE
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I think Leo is wise beyond his years. When he was having trouble with one of his neighbours in Sequim he was careful not to disclose his exact location for fear of internet vigilantes turning up and making things worse. (When you've got 430,000 subscribers it's a fair bet that some of them are going to be nutters. ) A similar situation could arise here if he names and shames the plastic tank supplier, and in a the litigious US environment he might end up facing unnecessary legal complications.
Kukri
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I am getting the impression that Leo Sampson is coming under time pressure. I’m sure that shed is expensive but I feel that there’s more to it than that. Making spars is a nice fun job and I would think a “telegenic” one, so I was surprised that Leo subbed that out.
First Fastnet Race 1927
Tally Ho!’s win 1927
First Fastnet Race 1927
Tally Ho!’s win 1927
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Wansworth
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He needs to get afloat then he can slip over to Canada,maybe visa problems
Kukri
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I think you may be right.
Wansworth
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What do you think about the weight aft?
