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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: KonaCole on November 16, 2007, 06:14:45 PM

Title: Fuel Tanks
Post by: KonaCole on November 16, 2007, 06:14:45 PM
Does anybody know where I can find tapered saddle tanks?  My measurements are: 7"W top, 2" W bottom, 9" H, 72" long.
Title: Re: Fuel Tanks
Post by: propless on November 16, 2007, 07:27:35 PM
 I cant tell the if thay are tapered or not but ask beerjet about these, http://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php/topic,596.0.html
Title: Re: Fuel Tanks
Post by: Brad @ SCJB on November 17, 2007, 12:07:23 AM
IMCO makes custom ones...check out this link

http://www.imcomarine.com/pages/tanks.html

here is the order forum:

http://www.imcomarine.com/pages/images2/howtoorder.pdf

not sure on pricing...based on the cost of their other tanks, im sure they are pricey.
Title: Re: Fuel Tanks
Post by: Hava Al on November 17, 2007, 10:34:58 PM
I think Daytona has some tanks for sale....
Title: Re: Fuel Tanks
Post by: beerjet on November 17, 2007, 11:58:43 PM
IMCO makes custom ones...check out this link

http://www.imcomarine.com/pages/tanks.html

here is the order forum:

http://www.imcomarine.com/pages/images2/howtoorder.pdf

not sure on pricing...based on the cost of their other tanks, im sure they are pricey.
Imco's are definatley pricey but they are the best by far .

-beerjet-
Title: Re: Fuel Tanks
Post by: 82daytona on November 18, 2007, 10:32:24 AM
I think Daytona has some tanks for sale....
;D i have some but thier not tapered
Title: Re: Fuel Tanks
Post by: HDriderTH on November 18, 2007, 10:49:19 AM
;D i have some but thier not tapered

WTF?   :o
Title: Re: Fuel Tanks
Post by: 82daytona on November 18, 2007, 11:39:43 AM
WTF WTF  ???
Title: Re: Fuel Tanks
Post by: Hava Al on November 22, 2007, 04:56:46 PM
bump WTF????
Title: Re: Fuel Tanks
Post by: rebel on November 28, 2007, 01:05:14 AM
bump  FTW  ???

 ;D

Rebel
Title: Re: Fuel Tanks
Post by: KonaCole on November 28, 2007, 09:17:13 AM
Thanks for the info guys,
I decided to build some myself.  The custom tank companies are building them out of 1/8" aluminum.  I decided to use 12 guage as to save on wieght.  All together, the material was about $200.00.  One tank is almost done.  This thin of material is not easy to weld, but the tanks are only about 5 lbs heavier than the fiberglass ones that I pulled out.
Title: Re: Fuel Tanks
Post by: hotrod56cars on January 05, 2008, 10:33:48 AM
Thanks for the info guys,
I decided to build some myself.  The custom tank companies are building them out of 1/8" aluminum.  I decided to use 12 guage as to save on wieght.  All together, the material was about $200.00.  One tank is almost done.  This thin of material is not easy to weld, but the tanks are only about 5 lbs heavier than the fiberglass ones that I pulled out.

Do you have pics of your progress? What welder are you using?
Title: Re: Fuel Tanks
Post by: jet boat performance on January 06, 2008, 09:59:32 AM
Does anybody know where I can find tapered saddle tanks?  My measurements are: 7"W top, 2" W bottom, 9" H, 72" long.
I just reread this post ,might have a "junker boat" with similar tanks  Ill check monday Tom
Title: Re: Fuel Tanks
Post by: 2savage4you on January 06, 2008, 10:24:19 AM
I just reread this post ,might have a "junker boat" with similar tanks  Ill check monday Tom

Check for two junk boats ;D

2sav
Title: Re: Fuel Tanks
Post by: hotrod56cars on January 06, 2008, 12:14:53 PM
WTF?   :o

HDriderTH is looking for some fuel tanks...
Title: Re: Fuel Tanks
Post by: 2savage4you on January 06, 2008, 12:35:04 PM
HDriderTH is looking for some fuel tanks...
 



If i cant find some to replace what i have. Im scrapping the whole project, so i will have a set of saddle tanks 4 $ale ;D

Im thinking of selling it all anyways, save my $$ and buy a turn key boat.    SCREW IT !

2sav
Title: Re: Fuel Tanks
Post by: Luckie Stiff on January 06, 2008, 12:37:48 PM
 





Im thinking of selling it all anyways, save my $$ and buy a turn key boat.    SCREW IT !

2sav

don't be a puss, you're farther along than you were last month, next month you'll be farther along than this month
stick to your guns.

I mean hell if I have to then so do you!  :P :P :P
Title: Re: Fuel Tanks
Post by: 2savage4you on January 06, 2008, 12:47:03 PM
don't be a puss, you're farther along than you were last month, next month you'll be farther along than this month
stick to your guns.

I mean hell if I have to then so do you!  :P :P :P


Im seriously getting frustrated >:( and if i stuck to my GUNS! Believe me the Fantasy would never float again >:D  RIP ;D

But u r right

2sav
Title: Re: Fuel Tanks
Post by: Ema Non-Performance Marine - BANNED on January 06, 2008, 01:23:42 PM
L- 72"
H- 8"
BW- 3.5"
TW- 6.25"
Title: Re: Fuel Tanks
Post by: 2savage4you on January 06, 2008, 01:24:52 PM
L- 72"
H- 8"
BW- 3.5"
TW- 6.25"

Thanks ;D

I will go measure

2sav
Title: Re: Fuel Tanks
Post by: Ema Non-Performance Marine - BANNED on January 06, 2008, 01:27:22 PM

Im seriously getting frustrated >:( and if i stuck to my GUNS! Believe me the Fantasy would never float again >:D  RIP ;D

But u r right

2sav

More work less computer !
It is truely amazzing how much work can get done when you stay of of the net.
Title: Re: Fuel Tanks
Post by: 2savage4you on January 06, 2008, 01:30:51 PM
More work less computer !
It is truely amazzing how much work can get done when you stay of of the net.


Just cause it shows me online does not mean im online,or even home ;D

But yeah ok  Fuel fill what end and what measurement,  these might work

2sav
Title: Re: Fuel Tanks
Post by: Ema Non-Performance Marine - BANNED on January 06, 2008, 01:47:26 PM
These tanks have two fills each.
One is at 11" and the other is at 13"
Title: Re: Fuel Tanks
Post by: KonaCole on January 07, 2008, 03:02:08 PM
Do you have pics of your progress? What welder are you using?

I will get some pics up ASAP.  As far as the welder, it is a Miller syncrowave TIG.  We welded up the 12 ga and it is to thin, so after finding out that the pros use 1/8", we have one tank done and the second is bent everything threaded and taped, fittings welded and just needs to be welded out.
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