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The mahogany center console was designed to hold two 12 gallon metal Tempo or Mirax tanks, specifically designed for the boat, and widely used for many years thereafter. The tanks were held in place by a round "closet rod" which dropped into a wood fitting on e ach side of the lower console. Brown rubber mats, also still available, were used on the deck to contain spills, etc. You can see the same tanks and mats here in my 1979 Montauk:

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Once the metal tanks were discontinued, both Tempo and Moeller came out with replacement red 12 gallon plastic tanks, the same size. These are still avaiable, and I would recommend you purchase them. About $100 each.