Fuel Tank Replacement for 22 foot Cruiser

[texasair]

With the unfavorable exchange rate mentioned and possible import fees, you may come out OK having aluminum tanks fabricated locally,
You can see the ones I had made for my 22 in my album. Had a fab shop cut the material and make the bends, then took them to a certified welder.
All the aluminum tank fittings came from Aircraft Spruce.
By ordering the fittings myself and hauling the tanks from the fabricator to the welder, I was able to keep the cost around $200 each.
It was nice to be able to test fit the unwelded tanks to make sure the lay out would fit right, before have them welded up, 35 gallons each.
Sorry about the theft, Best of luck getting new tanks.
Tex

 

[hardee]

Sandra, You might like the step feature of Tex's tanks. I like the 35 gal capacity. That is a nice feature. With aluminum, you would have to have a fuel gauge. I don't think a sight glass is kosher, but maybe a clear glass inspection plate could work. A gauge would probably be cheaper.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon

 

[cgypsy]

With the unfavorable exchange rate mentioned and possible import fees, you may come out OK having aluminum tanks fabricated locally,

That might be a good option. I really like the idea of bigger tanks.

 

[texasair]

Yes I have fuel gauges. Used new standard marine sending units and the original 1989 C-Dory dash indicator. I think they came from Defender marine.
I parked the boat level at the gas station and started filling the empty tanks, and carefully noted the gallons in the tank at each mark on the dash indicator and made a laminated card with that info. Not as accurate as a flow meter but I am comfortable that I have a pretty good handle on how much gas is in each tank.
Having 70 gallons vs 36 makes my 22 a breeze for traveling longer distances and I seldom have to lug extra gas cans.
Tex

 

[hardee]

Tex, neat trick> "I parked the boat level at the gas station and started filling the empty tanks, and carefully noted the gallons in the tank at each mark on the dash indicator and made a laminated card with that info. Not as accurate as a flow meter but I am comfortable that I have a pretty good handle on how much gas is in each tank."

...and it looks like the layout and fabrication would not be too complicated.

It could still include an inspection port too. (Like a 6 or 7 inch oval that would be on the side of the tank, accessible without having to pull the tank.) Would that be a plausible and acceptable addition?

Harvey
SleepyC :moon

 

[thataway]

Any inspection plate in a gasoline tank should be in the top.

 

[tsturm]

Any inspection plate in a gasoline tank should be in the top.

X-2

 

[hardee]

Any inspection plate in a gasoline tank should be in the top.

X-2

I wondered about that, but on the C-Dory tank, that would be back under the splash well, kind of negating the purpose. That is why I thought it would be good on the end so one could remove the plate and have access for inspection or replacement of sender etc.

On the other hand, if, the tank had an extension that went forward 6 inches, and could function as a step, the port might be able to be on that level, but it would still not be on the top but would be on a horizontal surface.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon

 

[texasair]

The hole that the sender mounts through is about a 1 1/2" diameter hole and can function as an inspection port when the sending unit is removed. It is located on the top of every tank I have ever seen.

 

[hardee]

1 1/2". Not something you could reach through, but yes, you could at least see (inspect) through that.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon