New tank being made
I finally decided on a tank location and design, thanks to Walter and his measurements. I have also been speaking with member Scott Abbott as he is doing the same project. I decided to make a tank that is narrower and slightly taller to fit through the cockpit locker opening. I'm having an inch added to the height which should more than make up for the lost volume from making it narrower. It will still sit in the exact same location with only the forward port side tab moved in a few inches. Doing it this way means I don't have to glass in a wedge to account for the missing wedge if I was to cut the corner off.
I was quoted $500 for the new tank. Considering an off the shelf 15gal tank costs more than half that and would require significant boat modifications, I'm pretty happy. The welder is local and extremely knowledgeable. He said he welds the inside and outside of all seams and fittings to ensure no future leaks. I'm also having a drain installed for the future.
I will post pictures as soon as it's all done. Hopefully in a couple of weeks.
This is the drawing I sent to the welder with the new measurements. (The sides should all be parallel. I did the best I could free hand)
I finally decided on a tank location and design, thanks to Walter and his measurements. I have also been speaking with member Scott Abbott as he is doing the same project. I decided to make a tank that is narrower and slightly taller to fit through the cockpit locker opening. I'm having an inch added to the height which should more than make up for the lost volume from making it narrower. It will still sit in the exact same location with only the forward port side tab moved in a few inches. Doing it this way means I don't have to glass in a wedge to account for the missing wedge if I was to cut the corner off.
I was quoted $500 for the new tank. Considering an off the shelf 15gal tank costs more than half that and would require significant boat modifications, I'm pretty happy. The welder is local and extremely knowledgeable. He said he welds the inside and outside of all seams and fittings to ensure no future leaks. I'm also having a drain installed for the future.
I will post pictures as soon as it's all done. Hopefully in a couple of weeks.
This is the drawing I sent to the welder with the new measurements. (The sides should all be parallel. I did the best I could free hand)