fuel tank prices are crazy

tangofniro · #1 02-15-2004, 04:09 PM

I recieved a quote from Mattson in Tampa for a 50-51 gallon tank, $425 to $450 depeding on thickness of aluminum. Now that is a price that I am willing to pay. If anyone wants their number let me know.

Dave Hirshberg · #2 02-17-2004, 09:56 PM

tango,
I'm a little late on this thread but i bought a New Rotocast tank for my 20 (60 gallon) at marine surplus in Sarasota that fit perfect. I had to re route the fill hose a little but it was still straight shot. $180. 00. Send me a note if you want ot see it, I'm in the neighborhood. If you want a guy locally I've had one built in Sarasota as well. $6.00 to $8.00 a gallon average.
Dave.

tangofniro · #3 02-17-2004, 10:02 PM

Thanks Dave,
ALready put a deposit on the one in Tampa. Couldn't find off the shelf to fit, maybe had I kept looking I could have.
Still want to catch you one day, but I work in Naples every day and that drive is killing me.

Dave Hirshberg · #4 02-18-2004, 10:31 AM

I did that drive from the Cape for a year.I feel for you man. Rubber neckers and dump trucks all over.

Mi Time II · #5 02-19-2004, 07:27 PM

I had my 50gal tank built by Mattson's in tampa for right around $400 i also went with a thicker gauge aluminum. They did great work,and good people. I dont have any complaints.