Fuel tank question

[THoffman]

I have a 1973 Holiday I believe it is. My steel fuel tank is getting rusty on the bottom where it is sitting on the carpet. I was wondering if it is possible to get a new one that would have all the same connections for the filler and vent in either steel or plastic. It is a 12 gallon. Just found this site. Have had the boat for about 6 years but haven't used it for about 4 years because of bad shift cable that just got fixed. Hope to get it in the water this weekend.

 

[heyyou325]

Re: Fuel tank question

Wally world has the plastic tanks pretty cheap,you have to add the fittings to fit whatever motor you want

 

[reddogg]

Re: Fuel tank question

If you can pull the tank out, refinish the bottom with some rusoleum, or put a rubber mat under it.

Red

 

[elkhunter338]

Re: Fuel tank question

I would pull the tank and if the inside is in good shape and minimal rust on the outside I would coat the outside of the tank with a product called rust bullet. I used it on a trailer and liked the product. Much better protection than rattle can paint.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Fuel tank question

This one is probably similar in profile to your existing one http://www.iboats.com/12-Gallon-Per...3432232--**********.087030486--view_id.391986 This is the one I put in my 18' SS.

 

[chuckndiscs]

Re: Fuel tank question

This one is probably similar in profile to your existing one http://www.iboats.com/12-Gallon-Per...3432232--**********.087030486--view_id.391986 This is the one I put in my 18' SS.

You 18'-ters have all the room back there!

Chuck

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Fuel tank question

You 18'-ters have all the room back there!

Chuck

Not really. I really wish I'd gone with the 18 I briefly had but didn't feel like figuring out how to plumb it.

 

[mpm87]

Re: Fuel tank question

Hello!

I am new to the community, and I just recently purchased a 18' 1987 Starcraft Mariner cc. It came with
two 6 gallon plastic gas cans. I am going to replace the floor eventually (soft spots), so my question is, what is the largest gas tank I could fit below the deck? Someone told me I might have to go custom (not sure how much that will cost, but probably a lot!), but I'm only looking to have around 20 gallons if possible. Any words of wisdom here? Any help is greatly appreciated!

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Fuel tank question

Hello!

I am new to the community, and I just recently purchased a 18' 1987 Starcraft Mariner cc. It came with
two 6 gallon plastic gas cans. I am going to replace the floor eventually (soft spots), so my question is, what is the largest gas tank I could fit below the deck? Someone told me I might have to go custom (not sure how much that will cost, but probably a lot!), but I'm only looking to have around 20 gallons if possible. Any words of wisdom here? Any help is greatly appreciated!

mpm, this post is both a hijack and bringing up a dead thread. Both are no-no's as is asking the same question in multiple places. You already have a thread started on this subject. Closed.