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Posted by FASTFJR on 12/31/07 - 3:56 PM

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

Posted by FASTFJR on 01/01/08 - 9:43 AM

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

Posted by moose on 01/02/08 - 7:32 AM

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

Posted by greenshoe on 01/02/08 - 9:15 AM

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 .

Posted by drandlett on 01/02/08 - 9:22 AM

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.

Posted by FASTFJR on 01/02/08 - 9:36 AM

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

Posted by Phil T on 01/02/08 - 9:50 AM

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.

Posted by nicole ligon on 01/02/08 - 9:13 PM

#10

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

Posted by sraab928 on 01/03/08 - 4:08 AM

#11

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!

Posted by FASTFJR on 01/03/08 - 4:22 AM

#12

Thanks for the info folks. I'm still not 100% sure I'm going with a metal tank but I'm leaning that way

Posted by Texas Captain on 01/03/08 - 2:06 PM

#13

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.