Fuel Tanks on 22-Angler

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I'm trying to determine the manufacturer and the source for the fuel tanks I've seen on a 2007 22-Angler. The ones I've seen have an aft-sloping top and fit well under the splashwell. I talked to Fluid Marine who said they typically installed a 23-gallon Moeller tank. The Moeller tank I've seen on their Web site has a flat top.

Anyone have these slope-topped tanks and know who makes 'em?

Thanks,

Tom Herrick
 
Tom,
I had to replace the tanks on my 2002 cruiser and they were just as you described; 23 gallon with aft sloping top and they were made by Moeller. I purchased mine from the factory about 2 years ago. I would guess they were a special-order item for Moeller and that you would have to get them from Seasport? It is possible they got some tanks in the inventory they purchased from Fluid Marine? Check my album for a picture of the tank label.
 
Great, Ken. Thanks much for the info. The tank doesn't seem to be on Moeller's Web site but I'll call 'em in the morning to see what's what.

Thanks again.

Tom Herrick
 
I took a look at my tanks and the Starboard tank is model number 2339 (as Ken's pic shows) and the port tank is model number 2340. I guess the difference is the fill and vents.
 
Thanks, Marvin. I'm fairly sure you're right about the FT2339 and FT2340 being a port and starboard (not necessarily in that order) tank for the fill and vent.

I'll talk to Moeller since their just in the next state (TN) but have a feeling they're only gonna be available from Bellingham.

I'm not totally sold on installing the sole-mounted tanks in my 22-26 redo. There's much to be said for saddle tanks under the gunwales in regard to weight distribution. Plus, since my new transom/splashwell/lazarette configuration won't touch the sole, without tanks underneath that'd be a bunch of nice storage for bulky items like crab pots, buckets, etc.

Still considering using the Moeller 24-gallon port and starboard withdraw gunwale tanks.

Everything's a balancing act...

Tom
 
marvin4239":i69fy9pj said:
I took a look at my tanks and the Starboard tank is model number 2339 (as Ken's pic shows) and the port tank is model number 2340. I guess the difference is the fill and vents.
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Just for the heck of it I checked and mine are the same on my 2007.

Roger
 
Thanks, Roger, and all you guys for above and beyond effort. I've tried to get this basic information from a C-Dory dealer (to go unnamed) for over a month with no response to multiple emails and phone calls and here in under a day three Brats have come through.

I'll talk to Moeller tomorrow AM and see if they're available directly or otherwise.

Much obliged.

Tom
 
before i made my tanks i was looking for places that would make custom tanks and i found one that would make top side plastic tanks to whatever dimentions you specify, i cant remember the name of the place but if you dont find the moeller tank you need let me know and ill try and find it again, im sure i have it written down somewhere (it was not cheap though)
 
Moeller says that the C-Dory manufacturer owns the mold and that they have to be acquired through them. Next stop, Sea Sport...

Those 24-gallon saddle tanks Moeller makes are about 8.75-inches across at the top. Since I'd rather they didn't protrude from the gunwale I'd have to make the new gunwale at least 9.5 or 10-inches wide to accomodate. Since the new gunwale alignment will have less of a curve in it I won't have to compensate so much for the straight lines of the tank.

Tom
 
The tanks are now available from Moeller through one of their vendors. I just ordered, and have received confirmation of my order, both a port and a starboard tank. FT2339 was $210.43 and FT2340 was $209.72, in both cases with shipping to be added. I ordered through Oceanlink (www.oceanlinkinc.com). They did not recognize the tank numbers and had to confirm with their Moeller rep that the tanks would indeed be available. That was confirmed by Moeller. Shipping is expected 3 weeks after the order.

Moeller was great to deal with, found the drawings for both tanks and e-mailed them to me. They do not sell direct and referred me to Oceanlink to make the order where Brenda was also great to work with.

I am wondering if the difference between the response Tom got and the one I got was that Moeller did not get paid for some tanks by Fluid Marine and took over ownership of the molds as a result. Just a thought.

Jim
 
Hey Jim,

Certainly, I don't know what's what with Moeller and Fluid Marine and/or SeaSport, but I was told by Moeller that those tanks were only available at that time through "the manufacturer"; and they didn't identify the manufacturer's name.

For other reasons I've decided against the aft-mounted tanks at this point and will go with a pair of the 24-gallon saddle-mount tanks.

Glad your experience with Moeller was good; mine wasn't bad, just not the answer I was hoping for.

Tom
 
Back about 20 years ago I put saddle tanks on a 1984 CD Classic (Angler). They were 22 gallons each and I bought them from Overtons by mail.
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And the Port side
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I still wish I had that 84 Classic. It was bullet proof, and a joy to use, Don't get me wrong, I love the TomCat, but the Classic was so easy to launch, load and use. I also had 24 gallons (2 X 12) of fuel under the motor well (tanks not shown in these pics). Total fuel on board was 68 gallons. The old Evinrude 90 was a gas hog, but still we could stay a couple of weeks at Lake Powell.

Leaving in the AM for Bullfrog, should get launched by mid day.
 
Brent,

Gotta agree on the old 22 Angler classic. Les Jr. and I are rebuilding one now and hope to have it waterborne in a couple of weeks. It was an offshore Oregon tuna machine... up to 75 miles out. Big ugly fuel tanks, but when we get the Catch-22 saddle tanks in -- yummy.

Dusty
 
Discovery":os3xwj8m said:
I still wish I had that 84 Classic. It was bullet proof, and a joy to use, Don't get me wrong, I love the TomCat, but the Classic was so easy to launch, load and use.
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I know just what you mean. I really like the 25 TyBoo (it's rather a classic, too), but I miss that 22 TyBoo something awful. It was the best fishing boat even though it was the Cruiser model, and a joy to skitter around in.

OK - back to the regularly scheduled fuel tank talk. Thanks for letting me butt in.
 
I miss her too, Mike. Dang, if I had footprints on my backside for the boats I've parted with and wanted back, I'd be a walking bruise.

Duster
 
We are not ready yet, but come retirement and longer range cruising plans, I sure like the sounds of a pair of saddle tanks. Getting weight forward, and increasing capacity.

Harvey
SleepyC
 
In what is unfortunately a sign of how bad the marine business is these days, the FT2339 and FT2340 tanks I ordered through OceanLink from Moeller and from both of which I was told that custom tanks have a 3 week delivery time, arrived via UPS today a mere 7 days after my order. There was no ruskh or special handling requested. They are nice looking tanks and I am pleased with the service from both OceanLink and Moeller which can only be described as extremely responsive.

Jim
 
Jim,

Just curious, why are you replacing the fuel tanks on an 04 Cruiser? Is this something I need to look forward to in a few years?

Harvey,

I agree, it would be nice to have saddle tanks…toting 4 or 5 gas jugs along every weekend gets old. Seems most or our weekend exploits require the additional fuel.

Jay
 
I am replacing the tanks due to a problem compounded (to be honest) by operator error. I cannot draw fuel out of the port tank no matter what I do although it draws fine out of the starboard tank. I was not able to remove the draw tube as whatever fitting is on the end will pass through the fitting installed in the top of the tank. In the process of dealing with this issue, and not focusing sufficient attention on the fact that the top fittings are cast into the rotomolded plastic, I distorted the withdrawal fitting on the top of the tank. Presto, boat owner makes a bad problem worse! The only solution is to replace the tank. After doing research on the C-Brat site, I realize that 2004 is about the vintage when C-Dory was having some tank issues and changed suppliers. I figured that it was bettter to be safe than sorry and that I should replace both tanks while I was at it.

I had been planning on removing and reinstalling both tanks this winter anyhow to check the core underneath, drill out the core and epoxy fill it and most importantly, straighten out the vent hoses, which for both tanks have serious kinks in them. The kinks are serious enough that the fuel fill operation will likely spurt due to improper venting. However, I do not think that inadequate venting is the reason for the inability to draw from the port tank because the kink is not that serious. On top of all of that, the vent fittings in the sides of the hull point forward and do not loop upwards to prevent water ingress.

As long as I was going to do all of that, why not deal with 2 new tanks and get everything straightened out once and for all plus it keeps the tanks symetrical in terms of age and capacity.

Jim
 
Jim,

Thanks for the explanation; it’s a drag you have to deal with factory problems so early. I am however relieved in that I won’t to replace my fuel tanks in a couple of years.

Hope the installation of your new fuel tanks in flawless and that they give your good service for many years.

I’m in the process of having two custom aluminum 15 gallon saddle tanks fabricated; figure the extra cost will be worth the convenience and add to the boats value.

Jay
 
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