Classic AquaSport

Aquasport Mechanicals - things that need a wrench, screwdriver or multimeter => Fuel tanks and anything about fuel systems => Topic started by: Carvguy on March 03, 2008, 07:49:39 PM

Title: new fuel tank
Post by: Carvguy on March 03, 2008, 07:49:39 PM: Well I finally pulled my fuel tank on my 1987 222 express fisherman!
And just as everyone has said right under the strap there is 2 small areas that are corroding.
Was thinking of just having them welded but, I don't think that would give me the same peace of mind that a new tank would. Ive been looking around and the closest one I can find is a 55 gal from west marine.[I'm from Northern California]I'm not going to be going out the gate much so most of my time will be in the Sacramento delta area so I don't need 85 gal 55 or so would be fine.Any Ideas on model and or location would be appreciated.

Thanks as allways Carvguy
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Post by: Saint P on March 04, 2008, 07:30:42 PM: Moeller Marine 55 Gallon Belly Fuel Tank Below Deck, take a look at this one. Just do a search for it on google.
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Post by: LilRichard on March 04, 2008, 09:31:17 PM: I am not thrilled with a plastic tank below deck - seen a few fail in no time on classicmako...

Have a tank built. I went to RDS in Perry, FL - but there are many fabricators that will be happy to build you a tank.
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Post by: saabmarine on March 26, 2008, 02:01:35 PM: even including shipping Sunshine Marine in Florida was the cheapest I found and I compared about 10 local and non local shops to make a 150 gallon tank and 50 gallon tank for me. Also check out Ketfab Marine if you're local to new england.
Title: fuel tank
Post by: aqua70 on March 28, 2008, 12:45:37 AM: we have had a plastic tank 85 gallons in our Four Winns with no problem.
Try www.boatingchannel.com (http://www.boatingchannel.com) They have some real REASONABLE tanks for sale. We replaced our Aquasport 17' with an 18 gallon tempo.
Title: Tank
Post by: GoneFission on March 28, 2008, 05:24:13 PM: The 222 XF uses the same tank as the CCP - 85 gallons. Phil at Alloy Metal works custom made mine in a week for $650. Pics and info at:

http://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=2597.0

Here's the contact info (ask for Phil):

ALLOY METAL WORKS CUSTOM MARINE FUEL TANKS
631-694-8163 TOLL FREE 1-888-549-9353
http://www.alloymetalworks.com/4752.html

Good luck!
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Post by: Saint P on April 05, 2008, 10:07:37 AM: Why would anyone consider going back to aluminum if they fail over time, ie:
corrosion issues. That's why I think it would be better to go with a composite. I'm in the process of changing mine over now and I'm just trying to wrap my brain around the whole aluminum thing.
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Post by: Saint P on April 08, 2008, 08:05:42 PM: Found out recently that Tempo is out of business. If anyone is considering composite it looks like it will have to be Moeller.