GAS TANKS

[randlemanboater]

On my V, someone along the way replaced the standard 60 gal gas tank with a 28 gal tank. *Does anyone make a tank that fits in the standard floor space that is larger that 28 gal? *I have looked online and in catalogs but all the big tanks are much longer than the standard hole.

Do you have to get a custom tank fabricated?

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[macojoe]

A lot of people take there old tank and have it copied.

But $$$ I thought that liquiddate place in FL had some that would fit?? But there was a problem with shipping, not a lot of shipping co. want to ship a gas tank even if its new! So if you go that route you will have to talk with the co. and have it shipped in a non marked box and say its a water tank if anyone asks.

How big is the area H X W X L and remember when you measure you include the filler neck with the height! I have seen people get there tank all happy and find the tank fits but the neck is to high!

[randlemanboater]

The hole in the floor is 31" wide X 43" long. The depth is approx 13 " in the center and 11" on the sides (because of the V hull). Most of the big tanks I have found are narrower and longer, 55" +.

[Geekie1]

RB,

The price for a custom fabricated v20 aluminum tank is about $600 in New Jersey. This tank would be an exact copy of the 60 gallon original tank but with thicker aluminum. (1/8" vs the thinner Wellcraft original equipment) Of course, since I keep my V in NJ, taking the old tank to the fabricator and having him copy it is not a problem. I don't know where you live but there are alot of metal fabricators in NJ and unless you really live in the bushes there is probably one near you that can do the fabrication. By the looks of your V, it appears to be a 1983 to 85 outboard model. I have an 84 outboard V and I have the exact dimensions of my 60 gallon original Wellcraft tank recorded somewhere. When I find the dimensions, I will post them in this thread. The width and length of the original tank are very close to the 31" X 43" hatch opening in the floor. Getting the tank in and out is a PITA because the hatch opening is just alittle bigger than the tank.

Geek

[bradford]

My old tank wouldn't come out of the bilge without some creative shoehornig. My new tank is custom fabricated and is only 55 gal so it would fit. My new tank is the thicker aluminum cost me a little more than $500. The guy who built it I would highly reccomend. His company is Mattson & Co Inc. and is located in Tampa Fl. He's a real down to earth guy and isn't going to try to sell you something you don't need. I have his number if anyone wants it.

[Blue_Runner]

OH MAN, THAT'S PDC (pretty darn crappy) to replace a big tank with a little tank. I guess it could be worse. Need to find a V that's headed to the dump so you can steal the tank....otherwise it looks like its gonna cost $$.

Good luck RB!

[macojoe]

using that measurement 31 X 43 X 13 custom tank I got this response from one co.

fabricate 1/8 alum tank as per email with all fittings and new sender, shipping included $740.00 75 gallons aprox 7 days.

[garagenc]

Randleman

Remember that other V I was telling you about I might could get parts off of ? You may be able to get that tank but you would have to take it out. If you want I can get him to let me know when he gets the mechanic's lean so he can dispose of it.

[Mac_Attack]

Pipe Dream had one made. Don't know where or how much.

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/view_photo.php?set_albumName=album16&id=P9240525_0 01

Billy Mac ;D

[charlie_the_tuna]

along these lines, i was giving thought to having something made to fit in the well in the cuddy and putting a permanent cover over it. should increase my capacity by about 30-45 gallons.

any thoughts?

[garagenc]

It might make it fwd heavy until the gas is burn't off

[JPROCTOR]

Flounder pounder has a 40 gallon tank for $160. The dimensions are 28" width, 33" length, 12-1/2" deep in center, 8-1/2" deep on side. Add 2" for fuel fill tube and fuel pickup clearance.
Includes sending unit and pickup

[randlemanboater]

using that measurement 31 X 43 X 13 *custom tank I got this response from one co.

fabricate 1/8 alum tank as per email with all fittings and new sender, shipping included $740.00 *75 gallons * aprox 7 days.

YIKES!!!!!!

[randlemanboater]

Flounder pounder has a 40 gallon tank for $160. The dimensions are 28" width, 33" length, 12-1/2" deep in center, 8-1/2" deep on side. Add 2" for fuel fill tube and fuel pickup clearance.
Includes sending unit and pickup


That sounds good, I will check it out. With my fuel efficient motor, I don't need a huge tank, but I would like one a little larger than 28.

[randlemanboater]

Randleman

Remember that other V I was telling you about I might could get parts off of ? You may be able to get that tank but you would have to take it out. *If you want I can get him to let me know when he gets the mechanic's lean so he can dispose of it.

Only thing I would worry about with a used tank would be if that tank is any good. It seems like an awful lot of V's had the tanks go bad.

[randlemanboater]

along these lines, i was giving thought to having something made to fit in the well in the cuddy and putting a permanent cover over it. should increase my capacity by about 30-45 gallons.

any thoughts?


WHO CARES!!!!!!!!















Just kidding, but that seems to be your reply on all the other topics I've seen lately.

I was actually thinking of just using a 6 or 9 gal portable tank kept in the box between the seats when I need more range. Until I can afford a new tank.

[Blue_Runner]

Only thing I would worry about with a used tank would be if that tank is any good. It seems like an awful lot of V's had the tanks go bad.
Hey RB, I wouldn't worry about that - unless you mean "bad" as in has a bunch of holes in it ;)

If you mean bad as in full of gunk, you should be able to clean it out before putting it into your boat. You can use a pressure washer to rinse it really good several times and then let it dry in the sun. It will be good as new as long as it has no holes.

Blue

[randlemanboater]

I mean bad as in holes in it.

[garagenc]

I remember someone posting a formula for gas tanks as LxWxH, but that's not exactly right, I seem to remember that you have to divide by 1728 and then multiply by 7.28. I don't exactly remember but I'll get it tomorrow at work and post if anyone wants the exact formula. We use it at work to determine tank capacity but I can't remember what the numbers are now.

[charlie_the_tuna]

ok jackass, its only funny when its me.

[spareparts]

randleman, have you tried Wootens in Rocky Mount, they used to do a bo
bunch of used/salvage boat parts. I haven't delt with them in a while, it might be worth checking out, most of their stuff is fresh water, and they buy out inventory from dealers going out of business

[randlemanboater]

SP,

I rode past that place years ago but never stopped in and had forgotten about it, I'll try that too.

[randlemanboater]

ok jackass, its only funny when its me.

;D