Classic AquaSport

Aquasport Mechanicals - things that need a wrench, screwdriver or multimeter => Fuel tanks and anything about fuel systems => Topic started by: snakeoil on June 22, 2016, 08:18:12 AM

Title: banding (Strapping) the tank in the coffin....
Post by: snakeoil on June 22, 2016, 08:18:12 AM

 :awife:....where can I get a strapper to strap my tank in place?....I need straps and tool for install?...Ren ? Buy?...what kinds of straps?  Help!!

Title: Re: banding (Strapping) the tank in the coffin....
Post by: wingtime on June 22, 2016, 09:40:49 AM

Unless you find a stainless strapping and clamps and a strapping tool and crimp tool... which I highly doubt...  You can just make your own straps out of 5052 Aluminum sheet metal or thin flat stock.  mount the ends to the boat hull or coffin... then bend the ends up with a hol drilled in them..  use a long bolt to tighten.  Easy peasy...  if it is a aluminum tank insulate the straps with silicone or vinyl... don't use rubber since it will react over time.


Edit:  Here is how I did mine:

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j196/wingtime/Aquasport/IMG_4004.jpg) (http://s80.photobucket.com/user/wingtime/media/Aquasport/IMG_4004.jpg.html)

Title: Re: banding (Strapping) the tank in the coffin....
Post by: snakeoil on June 22, 2016, 10:22:08 AM

Thanks Guy!...I will see if that works for me...