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Old 14 March 2010, 20:56   #1
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wanting a fuel tank

hi

looking for a fuel tank any one know of a good make or a second hand one

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Old 14 March 2010, 20:59   #2
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Material, under deck, size etc?
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Old 14 March 2010, 21:03   #3
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30 ltr tank small enough to fit on my 4m rib
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Old 14 March 2010, 21:24   #4
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Old 16 March 2010, 16:02   #5
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I'm guessing if it's a 4M Avon you've got a searider, in which case none of the 30L tanks are likely to go under the seat.

Having said that, 2 Hulk 30L tanks fit quite nicely side by side between the transom stays. Hulks can be got new from loads of places for around £30. Try Port Edgar - they're probably closest to you.
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Old 16 March 2010, 16:11   #6
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hulks are good, had 2 x 30 in console of my 4m (non stardard console)

and 2x22 litres between transom legs on my 5.4 and A Frama
you can get some good deals at boat jumbles if youre lucky (new ones too)
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Old 03 April 2010, 19:54   #7
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re fuel tank

i have a red plastic (about 25lts ) fuel tank no fule line though

£20.00 inc postage to you

i bought this new last year but never used should fit in bow of searider ,

when i had a searider a few years ago i had a murcury 25 lt tanks that fitted in the bow of my searider

let me know if this helps

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Old 03 April 2010, 20:33   #8
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Chewy no offence - but the guy can buy a brand new tank with whatever connection he needs for his engine already fitted locally for the cost you are talking about.
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you can get some good deals at boat jumbles if youre lucky (new ones too)
unfortunately for the cost of driving to the nearest boat jumble (unless I am missing one) he could buy a new tank.
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can be got new from loads of places for around £30. Try Port Edgar - they're probably closest to you.
or Seaspan at Granton? depending on where you are. My searching suggests that by the time you add shipping (these are quite bulky) this is one of the rare occassions that you can't save significant money on the price your local chandlery offers.
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Old 03 April 2010, 20:48   #9
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re fuel tank cost

all i am asking is £15.00 postage is about £5.00

http://www.marinescene.co.uk/category/220/fuel-tanks

under plastic fuel tanks £26.99 for 22lt tank + postage
so mine is a tenner cheeper ???????????

i am sure chris will look around


a boat jumble is a good thought


thanks

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Old 03 April 2010, 22:59   #10
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Chewy no offence - but the guy can buy a brand new tank with whatever connection he needs for his engine already fitted locally for the cost you are talking about.
No offence taken, the Barrus tanks are very strong though and can be used laid down or stood up.
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