To buy Metal or Plastic gas tanks

[garrett61]

I have heard alot of pros and cons on gas tanks im looking for an 18 gal or so running a 150 optimax on the boat. Anyone have an opiinion on stel vs plastic etc? Lets me know ill be buying one this week.<br />Thanks<br />Happy holiday to all <br />Garrett

 

[Bondo]

Re: To buy Metal or Plastic gas tanks

I'll Never install another Steel fuel tank in a boat,.... Ever Again........<br />And,.....<br />The Only Way I'll Ever install another Aluminum Tank,......<br />Is when there's No Possible Way to fit a Plastic 1 In.............<br /><br />But,.......<br />That's Me....... I Can't see Any downsides to Plastic Fuel Tanks.........

 

[JB]

Re: To buy Metal or Plastic gas tanks

Tempo's 12 gallon tanks are good space savers and small enough to carry when full. That's what I have in my 15' Whaler with Johnny 48SPL. Too small for a day with a 150, I think, but 2 of them would be a good option.<br /><br />I have used the Tempo 24 gallon with 70 and 100hp engines and found it okay, but I really like the ability to take the 12 out of the boat and to the service station rather than pay a bazillion bux a gallon at a marina. I also like to use 2 tanks, so that when one runs dry I know I have half a full load left and can refill the empty with 100% fresh fuel. Also, if there is contamination of some sort I still have a clean tank to get home on.<br /><br />I am assuming you are thinking portable rather than permanent. No way will I ever use portable metal tanks again.<br /><br />I recommend 2 Tempo or similar box shaped 12 gallon plastic tanks.

 

[garrett61]

Re: To buy Metal or Plastic gas tanks

Thanks for the quick replies. sounds like a plan JB. Thanks bondo.<br />Looks like plastic is the winner <br />Yes i wanted removable tanks i want to save the deckspace for fish.

 

[studlymandingo]

Re: To buy Metal or Plastic gas tanks

18 gallons with a 150? You're going to want more fuel with you than that. Does the boat have a built-in tank onboard now, and this is an auxiliary?

 

[jch7450]

Re: To buy Metal or Plastic gas tanks

yea 18 gals. seems real low to me, won;t go to far on that

 

[garrett61]

Re: To buy Metal or Plastic gas tanks

Its a 01 150 optimax i plan on 1 18 gallon tank and a 12 gallon tank. I really dont plan on leaving the bay here. No it does not have an onboard tank.<br />Shouldnt that be enough for its first summer on the water? I had planned on buying a larger tank but alot of people told me the 18 and 12 would be ok...