Need new fuel tank

[eyem4usf]

I'm rebuilding a 1972 196 Aquasport.  There is a 25 gallon fuel tank that needs to be replaced.  Anyone know of a good place in Florida to get a new one?  Brand?  Type?

Thanks,
Pete

[dirtwheelsfl]

marine connection liquidators...

[klthomas]

this one looks like it might be close the the right size: http://sarasota.craigslist.org/boa/1689826773.html

[Capt. Bob]

This is a 75 model but I would think it's about the same.

25 gal   More like 50 I would think.

Other 19-6 owners will confirm or deny.

RDS is in Perry Fla. about 50 miles east of Tallahassee.
I purchased from them on my latest tank replacement. Good folks.
You make no mention of your location so.......

http://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=5174.0

Read whole thread.

Good luck.

[RickK]

My 170 tank is 25 gal - so I wouldn't doubt that his is also.

[Capt. Bob]

I was thinking more on this line but...

http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery ... 542/page/1

He has a 19-6 yes????

[RickK]

It's certainly possible - it was 72 that they started putting the tanks under the sole, if I remember right.
Can't remember if JimCTs '72 170 tank was under the console like my '71 170s or under the sole

[eyem4usf]

Thanks for your replies.  We're going to throw a 25 gallon tank in her.  Reason being that with the ethanol in the fuel these days, I'll be emptying and filling the tank more frequently and hopefully give less opportunity for condensation to occur.  Another reason is that I'm hanging a 115 four stroke off the back which is a lot more fuel efficient than the original 2 strokes during time of production.  

Pictures will be posted soon!

[Capt. Bob]

 We're going to throw a 25 gallon tank in her.  Reason being that with the ethanol in the fuel these days, I'll be emptying and filling the tank more frequently and hopefully give less opportunity for condensation to occur.  

Novel idea.

Good luck.