Adding a Gas Tank?

[hct4all]

I would like to add a permanant gas tank to my 16' Sea Nymph Fishing machine. Since putting on the 50 HP motor the 6 gal portable does not last long. I am replacing the floor/carpet in a couple weeks and while I have every thing off this would be the time to do it. Any thoughts? Has anyone ever done this before?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Rick

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Adding a Gas Tank?

contact Sea Nymph. there may be a tank ready to drop in w/ all the hardware.

 

[Mark42]

Re: Adding a Gas Tank?

It is a lot cheaper to just carry another 6 gal portable, OR get a 12 - 18 gallon above deck tank that straps down. <br /><br />Otherwise, an under floor tank will run over $150, plus the fill, hoses, fittings, vent, guage and wiring. Think $300 - $400 for a do-it-yourself job for a 18 - 30 gallon tank.<br /><br />Here is a link to my 14 gallon project. Even though its under the bow, and not the floor, most of it will apply to your project too.<br /><br /> Share A Project: MFG Permanent Gas Tank.

 

[hct4all]

Re: Adding a Gas Tank?

Thanks, I will probably put in a hatch to keep my batteries in and then use the space for another gas tank. <br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Rick

 

[otterbfishin]

Re: Adding a Gas Tank?

I would also like to get away from portable tanks. Does anybody know of a manufacturer for custom sized plastic tanks? I'd like to put it in the front bench seat of my boat.

 

[jtexas]

Re: Adding a Gas Tank?

Researched this a few months ago.<br /><br />Coast guard regs for built-in tanks require fuel supply openings to be on the exterior surface of the boat. <br /><br />There are also ventilation requirements for compartments containing fuel tanks that vent into the compartment.<br /><br />Starting on page 30 of this PDF document.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Adding a Gas Tank?

j texas, great link, thanks