Fuel tank on 23 cc - Page 2

Capt Chuck · #11 09-23-2003, 06:04 PM

generaider
I had the tank made at "Ever-Nu Tank Corp"
They are near you --->3391 NE 6th Terr, Pompano Bch. It was 135 Gal .125 Alum gauge. TIG weld Coast Guard approved. I looked back in my old records and could not find the dimensions. I think you have a 20' seacraft, so your below deck areas are different and smaller. My fresh water tank butts up against the front of my fuel tank and the back of the below deck hatch in front of the console seat. If you need to put a fresh water tank below deck in a tight space I recommend that you use a bladder tank. They will conform to the space. Go to this link---------------->http://www.onlinemarine.com/cgi-loca....htm?E+scstore. These bladder tanks are easy to install. They are manufactured in Sarasota. West Marine sales them also.If you want some pics, e-mail me and I can try and get what you need.
Capt Chuck

Capt Chuck · #12 09-23-2003, 06:24 PM

generaider
Go to Bill Bowers 1979 23 footer (page 2) I put my fresh water tank where the garbage can is sitting. This pic will give you a better idea.

Remember if she asks "how much did that cost?" LIE!

Capt Chuck

laser · #13 09-24-2003, 08:51 AM

Capt Chuck....Thanks for the info. I have already rehabed my 20 so it is looking nearly new and has been a pleasure for many years. I have acquired a 1976 23' cc that I'm now working on so my questions have been about the "new" boat - I'm trying to make the changes once!!! This hull was an I/O so my tank is pushed forward to that storage area. I'm hanging 2 - 135s on a bracket so I'm working on keeping as much weight forward to balance the boat. I was thinking of putting a tank in the bow storage area taking the front 1/2. Thanks for the leads on the tanks. My wife won't let me sell the 20 until she is convinced that the 23 will be better!! [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img]

Bill

If one is good than two should be better...right?

Capt Chuck · #14 09-24-2003, 05:00 PM

generaider
I had a 73 20' cc. I got my 78 23' in 1985. I'll send you a couple of pics. Once your up and running in a 2'- 3' chop in that 23 footer you'll never go back to that 20! Good Luck with the refurbishing. Your just down the road from me so maybe some day I'll see it.

Capt Chuck(shellback)

laser · #15 09-25-2003, 06:31 PM

Thanks for your help and pics. I have to post both boats while I still have them. I did not find that tank company in any of the books so I guess they are out of business. I am looking forward to the "new" boat - already bought engines and am about to empty the wallet for a seamark bracket [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img]
Bill