Fuel Tank Sizes

[RickK]

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Here is a topic to enter the fuel tank sizes for Aquasports.  Please read down the list to make sure that the size you enter isn't already there.  I don't expect that this topic will get that big - there were only so many models.

1971 170 - above sole - 27 gal aluminum
1992 230 Explorer - below sole - 140 gal aluminum

[pete]

2003 225 osprey  101 gal poly

[seabob4]

225 Explorer also 101 (sorry, I missed it by a gallon!) poly

245/250 Osprey/Explorer, 141 gallon Aluminum

[wingtime]

1981 200XF  73 Gallon Aluminum

[Capt. Bob]

84 222 CCP: 85 gal. Alum.
91 210WAC  Original tank 100 gal. alum. Now: 55gal. alum.

[GoneFission]

The following apply for late 70s to early 80s models - note there were also optional tanks for some models:

246XF - 120 gal.
222XF - 85 gal.
200XF - 73 gal.

246 FF - 74 gal.
222 FF - 85 gal.
196/200FF - 50 gal.

222/Osprey - 70 gal.
196/Osprey - 55 gal.
170/Osprey - 27 gal.

246CCP - 125 gal.
222CCP - 85 gal.
200CCP - 73 gal.

246CCC - 74 gal.

See ya on the water!

[Hi308]

1985 Aquasport 200XF (EXPRESS FISHERMAN)

73 GALLONS

[seabob4]

BTW guys, if anyone happens to pull their tanks, or at least have the hatch off to expose the tank, get the dimensions to go along with the tankage.  That's the REAL key to getting the fab info to the builders...

[Double Trouble]

2000 model year 275 Explorer 188gal.

[John Jones]

- note there were also optional tanks for some models:

My '78 222 CCP had an optional 32 gallon in front of the console with matching fill on the port side.

[Capt. Kirk]

I'm having to design my own fuel tank for a 1986 170 Osprey. The major problem is USCG rules state that the filler point on the tank must be above the top of the tank in case of a filler line breaking or comming unattached. So by my calculations for a 170 the most fule cap. you can get is 28 gal and that is streaching it. Aluminum Tank Design web site www.amarket.com quated me $379.00 for a custom built aluminum tank . Is that the best I can do or does anyone have a better place to go?
Capt. Kirk

[wingtime]

Kirk where are you located?   RDS gave me a good price.  http://www.rdsaluminum.com/index.html      The usual rule of thumb used to be $10- $12 per gallon not including shipping.

[Mack]

I'm having to design my own fuel tank for a 1986 170 Osprey. The major problem is USCG rules state that the filler point on the tank must be above the top of the tank in case of a filler line breaking or comming unattached. So by my calculations for a 170 the most fule cap. you can get is 28 gal and that is streaching it. Aluminum Tank Design web site http://www.amarket.com quated me $379.00 for a custom built aluminum tank . Is that the best I can do or does anyone have a better place to go?
Capt. Kirk

If you are still in need of a source for aluminum fuel tank fabricators, I would recommend "Florida Marine Tanks".
They manufactured tanks for Aquasport for years and still have the original drawings.
I recently ordered a new tank from them for my '82 170 Osprey.  Price was $350 plus freight which came to $49 UPS from North Carolina to Missouri.
Tanks come with Pickup,Fill,Vent,and electric sending unit.
They moved from Florida to North Carolina years ago but still have their Florida phone number.
Phone: 305-620-9030
Regards,
Mack

[Mike453]

2000 200 Osprey 55 gal poly

[c master]

I realize there are many places to get a new matching aluminum belly tank, but here's the place I used:
http://www.millersmachineandwelding.com/

Dodie Miller exactly matched my original tank.  You can ship your old one to him, and "presto", you'll get a beautiful new one back.

Of course, you can also send him dimensions for whatever you want.
Cliff