Fuel Tank Specs Directory - a start anyway

[whatknot]

I thought I would be a good thing to start something like this.

This is from a 1985 Wellcraft V20CC Fisherman. I have the plans drawn to scale and this reduced version as well. If you would like a higher resolution file to print, E-mail me and I'll send it to you for $50. Send self addressed envelope as well.

just messing around. It's Free.

[tsubaki]

That is too neat.
Hope the boat ain't that clean. ;D ;D

[msbhammer]

Looks good, now do one up for my 78 V. ;D

[parishht]

HAMMER, I was just working on my tank this weekend.
I believe those dimensions are the same as our 78's.

[Geekie1]

That CC tank is identical to the one used in the 1984 cuddy. I could have used that data sheet when I replaced my old fuel tank. I installed a 24 gallon permanent plastic tank in the live well (forward of the main tank) as a temporary tank until I could replace the leaky 60 gallon tank. Now I have 84 gallon capacity and about 240 nm range. The only problem I have with all that fuel capacity is that I have to think twice when I say, "fill her up"!!!

Geek

[Geekie1]

In addition to the above reply, I have done alot of on-line research on replacement fuel tanks suitable to replace the original Wellcraft 60 gallon belly tanks. Most of the replacement cross linked polyethylene belly tanks made by Moeller, Todd, etc. cannot be used to replace the original 60 gallon tank unless the V20 is seriously modified or the fuel capacity of the replacement tank is seriously reduced. The reason for this is that the replacement plastic belly tanks bottoms have an angle of about 12 degrees and the V20 has a deadrise at the transom of about 23+ degrees. The angle of the V's bottom and the 12 degree angle of Moeller, Todd, Oceanlinc, would mean that any ready made belly tank over 29 gallons will not fit unless you raise the hatch about 3". The 3" would be for a 42 gallon belly tank. A 55 gallon belly tank would most likely require the hatch be raised even more. The length of these ready made plastic tanks is also a problem because most are over 45" in length and it would require modifying the bulkheads to accomodate the longer tank fore and aft. I am using my standard 84 cuddy outboard V20 as the model for below floor space. My old tank is the one shown above.

My conclusion is that if you want to have your main tank to have a 60 gallon capacity, you need to have a custom made tank fabricated to match your old tank or reduce your fuel capacity to about half. There may be a ready made tank out there that may fit better but I haven't found it. I hope this helps if you get a leaking tank and you need to replace it!

Geek

[whatknot]

Had mine made by:

Sunshine Welding
760 Mullet Rd.
Cape Canaveral Fla. 32920
(321)784-4838

Talk to Jim

It cost me $480. Shipping unknown at this point. Take delivery next week.

[Geekie1]

Whatnot,

Good price!!! I paid $100 more. No shipping. What thickness aluminum?? Are you using your old sender?

Most of the Moeller and Todd plastic belly tanks are not that much cheaper than your custom fabricated tank!!

Geek

[Skools Out]

that ain't a 78 tank we have a 48 gal not a 60

[parishht]

Oops, your right Skools.

I just checked the specs and my last fillup.
Last fill was 43.2 gallons and I know there was at least 5 in the tank, cause I just emptied it manually.

It is strange, the tank seams to have the same dimensions,
but I didn't actually measure it.