Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 21' 1978 Outrage Replacement 40 gallon Fuel Tank

Posted by Anewlevel0419 on 04/03/14 - 11:02 AM
#1

Hello,

I've been searching the site for some answers, but I haven't found exactly what I'm looking for. I recently took out the 40 gallon tank of my 21' 1978 Outrage due to corrosion, and I'm looking for a plastic replacement that will fit where the original tank was. Has anyone done this before? Could anyone point to a product that they know works? I was directed to kracor by a boat mechanic, but they were not helpful.

Thanks,

Greg

Edited by Joe Kriz on 04/03/14 - 11:20 AM

Posted by Anewlevel0419 on 04/03/14 - 11:16 AM
#2

Not sure why I put Revenge, I meant Outrage...

Posted by Phil T on 04/03/14 - 1:55 PM
#3

A plastic tank is not suggested since they will not fit the cavity. In my 10 years of membership, I have not read of a company that makes a plastic tank that will fit.

An aluminum tank can be ordered by the original manufacturer (Florida Marine Tanks) or made by a local fabricator.

Given you are on the west coast, FMT will be too expensive (shipping cost more than tank cost). I would find an aluminum fabricator and provide them with the original to use as a template.

FYI - Here is a link to Kracor Inc.'s fuel tank catalog.
http://www.kracor.com/support/fueltan...ltanks.pdf

Posted by wading mark on 04/03/14 - 2:04 PM
#4

Florida Marine Tanks did the new tanks for my 21 and my 25 but the shipping to the West Coast will make it prohibitive. An aluminum fabricator can build a new one off the old tank.