wanting a fuel tank

[chrishowden]

hi

looking for a fuel tank any one know of a good make or a second hand one

thanks
chris howden

[chewy]

Material, under deck, size etc?

[chrishowden]

30 ltr tank small enough to fit on my 4m rib

[chewy]

http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?...ghlight=barrus

[9D280]

I'm guessing if it's a 4M Avon you've got a searider, in which case none of the 30L tanks are likely to go under the seat.

Having said that, 2 Hulk 30L tanks fit quite nicely side by side between the transom stays. Hulks can be got new from loads of places for around £30. Try Port Edgar - they're probably closest to you.

[ollyit]

hulks are good, had 2 x 30 in console of my 4m (non stardard console)

and 2x22 litres between transom legs on my 5.4 and A Frama
you can get some good deals at boat jumbles if youre lucky (new ones too)

[stepheneyre]

i have a red plastic (about 25lts ) fuel tank no fule line though

£20.00 inc postage to you

i bought this new last year but never used should fit in bow of searider ,

when i had a searider a few years ago i had a murcury 25 lt tanks that fitted in the bow of my searider

let me know if this helps

steve
stephen.eyre@blueyonder.co.uk

[Poly]

Originally Posted by chewy

http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?...ghlight=barrus

Chewy no offence - but the guy can buy a brand new tank with whatever connection he needs for his engine already fitted locally for the cost you are talking about.

Originally Posted by ollyit

you can get some good deals at boat jumbles if youre lucky (new ones too)

unfortunately for the cost of driving to the nearest boat jumble (unless I am missing one) he could buy a new tank.

can be got new from loads of places for around £30. Try Port Edgar - they're probably closest to you.

or Seaspan at Granton? depending on where you are. My searching suggests that by the time you add shipping (these are quite bulky) this is one of the rare occassions that you can't save significant money on the price your local chandlery offers.

[stepheneyre]

all i am asking is £15.00 postage is about £5.00

http://www.marinescene.co.uk/category/220/fuel-tanks

under plastic fuel tanks £26.99 for 22lt tank + postage
so mine is a tenner cheeper ???????????

i am sure chris will look around


a boat jumble is a good thought


thanks

steve

[chewy]

Originally Posted by Polwart

Chewy no offence - but the guy can buy a brand new tank with whatever connection he needs for his engine already fitted locally for the cost you are talking about.

No offence taken, the Barrus tanks are very strong though and can be used laid down or stood up.

[PeterR]

Originally Posted by chewy

No offence taken, the Barrus tanks are very strong though and can be used laid down or stood up.

I have bought all sorts of tanks and have probably 4 different styles but not Barus ones very much to my regret.I have no doubt you would not look back once you have used them.Quality has a price

[chewy]

Originally Posted by PeterR

I have bought all sorts of tanks and have probably 4 different styles but not Barus ones very much to my regret.I have no doubt you would not look back once you have used them.Quality has a price

Yep, I was climbing over them today and they don't flex with 16.5 stone on them.

[willk]

Originally Posted by chewy

Yep, I was climbing over them today and they don't flex with 16.5 stone on them.

That's very sturdy and probably well over-engineered for the required function.

Tanks sound tough too

[Nos4r2]

Originally Posted by chewy

Yep, I was climbing over them today and they don't flex with 16.5 stone on them.

They make quite a handy seat with a pad strapped to the top too

[gtflash]

Originally Posted by chewy

No offence taken, the Barrus tanks are very strong though and can be used laid down or stood up.

do they not have a vent??? I was considering a spare tank but it would be in my main dry locker and i dont want the stink!!