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27 January 2013, 21:57
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Country: UK - England
Town: warrington
Make: Honwave T32
Length: 3m +
Engine: Mercury 15 2 stroke
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Secure fuel tank to airdeck??
How do you fasten the fuel tank securely?
I've used elasticated bungee ropes in the past, but no matter how I do it the tank is never "fixed in place"
I plan on using it in the sea this year so obviously need to keep the fuel tank secure
It's a futura FR (airdeck)..... Any ideas :-)
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28 January 2013, 01:08
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Country: UK - England
Town: yorkshire
Boat name: little vicky
Make: avon ex RNLI
Length: 3m +
Engine: tohatsu
Join Date: Mar 2008
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How about netting around it with some bungees
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28 January 2013, 05:39
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Country: UK - England
Town: Newcastle
Boat name: Merlin
Make: RB4 Gemini 550
Length: 4m +
Engine: Tohatsu 90C
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I had this problem when I had the Honwave airdeck.
I glued D ring patchs to the airdeck and then used Bungees/straps
and it worked fine, no more finding the fuel tank at the transom after a few big bumps.
If that doesnt suit....
You can find a transom shaped fuel tank designed to be attached back there.
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28 January 2013, 07:38
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Country: UK - England
Town: Wakefield
Boat name: Bouncer
Make: Redbay Stormforce
Length: 6m +
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MMSI: 235025718
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I struggled with it I used to wrap it through the handle of the tank
But stick it in a small horses hay net and you get more fastening opportunities there about £5
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28 January 2013, 07:40
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Town: Oakland CA
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This is what MustRib was talking about, I think.
Made by Moeller, called the Dinghymate, but you're not going to like the price.
jky
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28 January 2013, 09:29
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Country: UK - England
Town: warrington
Make: Honwave T32
Length: 3m +
Engine: Mercury 15 2 stroke
Join Date: Oct 2011
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Thanks for the replies :-)
The airdeck does have D ring patches to hook bungees to but the tank still moves around
Transom shaped fuel tank looks good, but I think I'll try netting first (cheapest option)
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28 January 2013, 09:56
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28 January 2013, 10:04
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Country: UK - England
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Salty John
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Perfect ...... Cheers
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28 January 2013, 18:26
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thestig1973
The airdeck does have D ring patches to hook bungees to but the tank still moves around
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Why use something that bungees? Anything that stretches, is...well, going to stretch. Use a motorcycle type tie down that won't break, and doesn't have give in it. Granted I have a hard deck, but I use a ratcheting tie down and have never had the fuel tank noticeably move. You can get tie downs make with stainless if you so desire. Plastic "Fastex" buckles are not reliable.
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28 January 2013, 19:14
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Member
Country: UK - England
Town: warrington
Make: Honwave T32
Length: 3m +
Engine: Mercury 15 2 stroke
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Good point Peter :-)
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28 January 2013, 19:49
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Country: Other
Town: Lima-Peru
Boat name: Nautile
Make: Sea Rider 450 Rib
Length: 4m +
Engine: Tohatsu 5/18/30 HP
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This is a 360 sib with flat air mat & fuel tank :
1-Glue a small d'ring on bow front, slightly under handle, secure with small strap.
2-Could use both side d'rings to secure tank so doesn't move sideways.
3-Can tie tank handle to side d'rings with rope or straps.
4-Tie a front d'ring as in (1) and 2 d'rings side to rear of tank and on top air deck as in (2)
Happy Boating
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28 January 2013, 21:59
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Country: UK - England
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Locozodiac
This is a 360 sib with flat air mat & fuel tank :
1-Glue a small d'ring on bow front, slightly under handle, secure with small strap.
2-Could use both side d'rings to secure tank so doesn't move sideways.
3-Can tie tank handle to side d'rings with rope or straps.
4-Tie a front d'ring as in (1) and 2 d'rings side to rear of tank and on top air deck as in (2)
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Brilliant..... Thanks for the pics mate :-)
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28 January 2013, 23:18
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Country: Other
Town: Lima-Peru
Boat name: Nautile
Make: Sea Rider 450 Rib
Length: 4m +
Engine: Tohatsu 5/18/30 HP
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,998
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You are welcome mate.
Correction:
4-Tie a front d'ring as in (1) and "glue" 2 d'rings to rear of tank on top air deck. Tank should be well secured and perfect for ballancing sib much better.
Happy Boating
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