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Aluminum Fuel Tank - On Deck
FASTFJR	#1  Posted on 12/31/07 - 3:56 PM
Member Posts: 202 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/02/07	I'm looking to have an an aluminum fuel tank made for my Montauk which would fit and the RPS. I've found a number of companies who make larger tanks but not smaller, approx 25 gallon tanks with a vented fuel cap. Can anyone make a recommendation? Thanks 2007 Dauntless 180-2007 Mercury Verado 150
FASTFJR	#2  Posted on 01/01/08 - 9:43 AM
Member Posts: 202 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/02/07	Anyone? Pate tanks are out. With the problems I have seen 1st hand with 2006 and 2007 tanks their is no way I'm taking a chance 2007 Dauntless 180-2007 Mercury Verado 150
FASTFJR	#3  Posted on 01/02/08 - 5:06 AM
Member Posts: 202 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/02/07	Their must be someone who has had an aluminum tank made 2007 Dauntless 180-2007 Mercury Verado 150
moose	#4  Posted on 01/02/08 - 7:32 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 543 Comments: 1 Joined: 03/07/07	I talked to a local welder that handles aluminum about making a tank to fit under the seat in my 13 and he said no problem. I'm looking at about $200.00 for a long, slim, 7 or so gallon tank. I don't think a larger tank would be that much more but a call to a welder in your area is what I would recommend. Mike
greenshoe	#5  Posted on 01/02/08 - 9:15 AM
Member Posts: 23 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/26/07	urlhttp://www.reallylongurl.com greenshoe, i had a aluminiun fule tank made by C M I in weymounth mass. for my montauk it is a 24 gal i had a pete and had him copy it .
drandlett	#6  Posted on 01/02/08 - 9:22 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 146 Comments: 0 Joined: 03/01/06	I've never worked with this outfit but keep seeing their ads, www.speedytanks.com, think they are out of NJ. Other than that just go to a metal fabrication shop and they could do it, or tell you who would. I made a 25gal tank myself out of alum, cost of the alum was under $175, so i'd imagine between $250-$350 you could get a nice one. Goodluck.
FASTFJR	#7  Posted on 01/02/08 - 9:35 AM
Member Posts: 202 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/02/07	Thanks guys 2007 Dauntless 180-2007 Mercury Verado 150
FASTFJR	#8  Posted on 01/02/08 - 9:36 AM
Member Posts: 202 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/02/07	greenshoe wrote: urlhttp://www.reallylongurl.com greenshoe, i had a aluminiun fule tank made by C M I in weymounth mass. for my montauk it is a 24 gal i had a pete and had him copy it . That address does not seem to work 2007 Dauntless 180-2007 Mercury Verado 150
Phil T	#9  Posted on 01/02/08 - 9:50 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 7043 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	CMI Marine was one of the originial OEM suppliers for Whaler and does excellent work. CMI MARINE 55 Woodrock Rd. Weymouth, MA 02189 Telephone: 781-337-0733 Fax: 781-337-0734 Email: cmimarine@verizon.net They are more a call them kind of place. 1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
nicole ligon	#10  Posted on 01/02/08 - 9:13 PM
Member Posts: 9 Comments: 0 Joined: 04/17/07	I bought some extremely nice tanks from KSH Marine. These tanks were expensive, but they have a very high level of fit and finish. Nearly all that were around this boat complimented the tanks. I am sure the can make you what ever size you desire. I choose two twelve gallon tanks for ease of removing from the boat to fill. They carry the Mirax brand name. I will equate these tanks to a nice watch. The faded plastic tank will hold your fuel, but these tanks keep looking at them with admiration for the man who crafted them. www.kshmarine.com (nicole. you can edit any of your posts by clicking on the Edit button in the upper right) Edited by Joe Kriz on 01/02/08 - 9:44 PM
sraab928	#11  Posted on 01/03/08 - 4:08 AM
Member Project Albums Posts: 1282 Comments: 13 Joined: 12/27/05	When you get the tank made make sure to have it epoxy coated on the outside to prevent corrosion. I believe you will have to have the aluminum etched first. I would also suggest method of keeping moisture from building up underneath it where it sits on the deck. Some sort of strips to allow ventilation or something. Good luck and keep us posted! Scott 1974 21' Revenge w Mercury 200 ProXS V8
FASTFJR	#12  Posted on 01/03/08 - 4:22 AM
Member Posts: 202 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/02/07	Thanks for the info folks. I'm still not 100% sure I'm going with a metal tank but I'm leaning that way 2007 Dauntless 180-2007 Mercury Verado 150
Texas Captain	#13  Posted on 01/03/08 - 2:06 PM
Member Posts: 32 Comments: 0 Joined: 12/15/07	I have a good tank that I was going to mount under a non-Whaler console but changed my mind. I would sell it right just to get it out of my way. Send me your dim. and I see if it will work. It has a sender unit in it.
FASTFJR	#14  Posted on 01/03/08 - 4:47 PM
Member Posts: 202 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/02/07	Texas, Sent you a PM 2007 Dauntless 180-2007 Mercury Verado 150