Fuel tank replacement cost?

[Hilary]

Hey all, we need to replace the fuel tank in our 1984 E26-2. Anyone have a ballpark on the cost for that?

 

[Prairie Schooner]

Hey all, we need to replace the fuel tank in our 1984 E26-2. Anyone have a ballpark on the cost for that?

We're in RI and had a new 40 gallon aluminum tank made. In addition to the standard fitting mounts, it had two access ports. It cost $1500.

 

[Loren Beach]

Perhaps the original EY vendor can give you a quote.

Fuels, Propane & Other - OEM and custom Diesel Fuel Tanks

Berry Marine Tanks in Costa Mesa CA made many of the original tanks in our Ericsons. Vic still has many of the original plans for the tanks, although I just took my old tank to him and he duplicated it beautifully. Superior welding skills, IMHO. Fair price. I'm not sure if he will ship, though...

ericsonyachts.org

 

[K2MSmith]

Berry’s tanks charged my 1K for an 1/8” thick 40 gal aluminum tank which was cloned from original. He also has original drawings from Ericson . That included new sensor , fittings , inspection port and ground tab . I spent probably another 100-200 on extraction pump , hose clamps , filler line, fuel cans etc. I received a ball park quote of 4-5K to replace it at the yard . Was my time worth saving 3K ? I’m not sure . I’m still not done .. lol .

 

[Brad Johnson]

Hey all, we need to replace the fuel tank in our 1984 E26-2. Anyone have a ballpark on the cost for that?

I had one made for my 1988 E26 and it was $675

 

[PANorth]

We just went through the experience of dealing with a leaky tank. Removing it would have required dismantling the cabin in part or in whole. We didn't want to do that so, on advice of someone in another thread on this topic, we painted expoxy inside the tank. Our first effort consisted of just painting the lowest part of the tank, on the assumption that the leak would be there. It still leaked. We emptied it again and thoroughly cleaned it out. We used Simple Green as the soap, followed by copious rinses with a garden pressure sprayer. Then we painted the lower third all around. It required that we cut another port in the top and have a cover made to close it up again. It has only been two weeks since we filled the tank again. So far so good.

 

[vanilladuck]

I just replaced my tank in my E32-3. Coastline Equipment in Bellingham, WA made a replica from measurements I took of the old tank. Very high quality with an extreme attention to detail on measurements and fit. The new thank has a beefy inspection port, a new fuel gauge sender, and NPT hardware for vent and supply. I couldn't be happier. Cost: $1300 + $250 shipping

I also spent about $500 in parts to replace all hoses, connections, clamps, etc.