Saddle Tanks or Standard 23 gallon tanks
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Those tanks are are shown on the web site diagrams page 33 and 34.
This is basically a catalogue of the Moeller tanks.
If Fisheries Supply does not have them in stock--there might be a way to buy directly and have them shipped. Amazon seems to have a number of Moeller tanks with Moeller as the supplier.
This is basically a catalogue of the Moeller tanks.
If Fisheries Supply does not have them in stock--there might be a way to buy directly and have them shipped. Amazon seems to have a number of Moeller tanks with Moeller as the supplier.
Interesting that Moeller doesn't appear to make any other left/right tank combinations other than the two 23 gal. tanks for the C-Dory 22. I know they used to because my '99 has a Moeller FT2536 25 gal starboard tank, but they don't list it on their website. My port tank was replaced with a 23 gal. Waylander before I owned the boat.
If someone was looking for larger tanks, here's a 30 gal. tank that fits under the splash well... https://www.plastic-mart.com/tech_drawi ... r2_(032631).pdf
I can't get the link to include all of the text above so you'll have to add the pdf portion manually in your browser URL header.
However, it doesn't come in left/right versions and so doesn't make efficient use of the same space (lacks the angled side to accommodate the upward flare of the hull). New plumbing would have to be fitted, but now you have 60 gal. total capacity. The biggest problem is that because the tanks are longer the bilge pump would have to be mounted in front of the drain hole, instead of to the side. The only way to get more room would be to raise the tanks.
If someone was looking for larger tanks, here's a 30 gal. tank that fits under the splash well... https://www.plastic-mart.com/tech_drawi ... r2_(032631).pdf
I can't get the link to include all of the text above so you'll have to add the pdf portion manually in your browser URL header.
However, it doesn't come in left/right versions and so doesn't make efficient use of the same space (lacks the angled side to accommodate the upward flare of the hull). New plumbing would have to be fitted, but now you have 60 gal. total capacity. The biggest problem is that because the tanks are longer the bilge pump would have to be mounted in front of the drain hole, instead of to the side. The only way to get more room would be to raise the tanks.
I called a couple of C-Dory Dealers and got a call back from 3 Rivers in just a few minutes. Their alternative source (if unable to get it through NMI C-Dro mfg, would be to go through LandNSea. I tried calling them. They only deal wholesale and since I didn't have an account number I was hung up on TWICE. The third call, I shamed a receptionist to at least give me some names of dealers, (anyone with an account). There were several in Seattle, and a couple in Port Townsend - Admiral Ship Supply 360-379-9921 - who are worth dealing with.
The main reason I called the dealers -- Whats with the aluminum tanks? As mentioned, Bad info.
Harvey
SleepyC :moon
The main reason I called the dealers -- Whats with the aluminum tanks? As mentioned, Bad info.
Harvey
SleepyC :moon
Fisheries Supply sells the standard 23 gallon fuel tanks to C-Dory.
Their website is: https://www.fisheriessupply.com/
The gas tanks are $299 USD each plus $212 USD for delivery for a total of $811 USD or $1080 CAD.
That is the only place that I found that have them in stock. Other places can order them, but it takes several weeks as they have to be made.
These are actually different than the tanks that were in my boat before. The ones I had were rectangular and attach with brackets on the side.
This description below is from a previous post and I think these are tanks I had so maybe I will end up with more capacity if I order the current tanks.
Their website is: https://www.fisheriessupply.com/
The gas tanks are $299 USD each plus $212 USD for delivery for a total of $811 USD or $1080 CAD.
That is the only place that I found that have them in stock. Other places can order them, but it takes several weeks as they have to be made.
These are actually different than the tanks that were in my boat before. The ones I had were rectangular and attach with brackets on the side.
This description below is from a previous post and I think these are tanks I had so maybe I will end up with more capacity if I order the current tanks.
That's great that you found the source, I was about to call BS on NMI as the 2019's on dealer lots still have plastic tanks, but they beat me to it and corrected themselves, glad to see that. Regarding Fisheries Supply, I just added both tanks to my cart and it's showing "free shipping" plus $30 oversize charge. Maybe the free shipping doesn't apply based on your location in Canada? Or you can also pick up from Seattle for $0. But what's your time, gas, and ferry cost? $212 shipping doesn't sound too bad if these are actually in stock as the website indicates. And designed specifically for a CD22!
-Mike
-Mike
I did the math and the cost of going to Seattle to get the tanks and having them shipped is almost the same. Yea, free shipping doesn't apply to Canada - it never does.
If I wanted an excuse for a holiday, I would drive down there for sure - but I'm really looking for an excuse to stay home.
I was away avoiding the wet winter for three months, which is why I am dealing with this now rather than three months ago, so I will just pay the shipping and be glad that I can get them in a timely manner. The website says they are in stock - so I hope it is true.
Many boats have the "cleats" inboard and forward of the tank, screwed into place. This is a source of water intrusion into the hull, unless properly epoxy plugped and the screws set into the plugs. Best to just glass the wood strip (could be PVC lumber) to the inside of the hull. Generally this is enough to hold the tanks in place. If you need to strap the, put any screws into the cleats, not into the hull.
The cleats with straps may well work. See how the new tanks fit--and what will be necessary. I don't like the brackets, since they are subject to corrosion and leakage into the hull core. You need to check the screw holes, and get any moist core/rot out, before putting the new tanks in place.
When you slide the tanks in place, then outline on the floor with a marking crayon the outline, and see what will be necessary. Many of the boats use these tanks and secure with cleats and some also use straps.
When you slide the tanks in place, then outline on the floor with a marking crayon the outline, and see what will be necessary. Many of the boats use these tanks and secure with cleats and some also use straps.