26x New Fuel Tank Selection ???

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26x New Fuel Tank Selection ???

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Folks, I've looked all over this and other sites.

My old Moeller fuel tanks are tired out. While I will refurb the seals for now, I can't find a ready replacement, as the newest ones are too tall (as you all know). How have you folks solved this? I am guessing that there is an unsatisfactory quick fix and a satisfying (yet time consuming) hard core fix.

Thanks in advance :)
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Re: 26x New Fuel Tank Selection ???

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I haven't looked in a while, but are you saying these don't fit.


If I recall, it was the cap or something and folks replaced the cap with a lower one.

Or go upgrade to aluminum tanks.

https://shop.bwyachts.com/product-p/4011-1m0.htm
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Re: 26x New Fuel Tank Selection ???

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I am under the impression that the 17 gallon aluminum tanks are for a 26M :macm: , Am I wrong? Having to buy an M to get the tanks makes the cost of acquisition higher than planned! :P
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Re: 26x New Fuel Tank Selection ???

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The older Moellers are 10" high, the newer ones 2" more (I believe). I read that one owner made a hatch of the space above the tank so they could just drop it in.

I would be glad to be wrong!
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They still make and sell the old ones in Canada (hint, hint) 8)
windypatrick wrote: Sat Nov 20, 2021 6:10 pm Folks, I've looked all over this and other sites.

My old Moeller fuel tanks are tired out. While I will refurb the seals for now, I can't find a ready replacement, as the newest ones are too tall (as you all know). How have you folks solved this? I am guessing that there is an unsatisfactory quick fix and a satisfying (yet time consuming) hard core fix.

Thanks in advance :)
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Re: 26x New Fuel Tank Selection ???

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I installed two seventeen gallon fuel tanks in my 2002 26X a few years ago. It has worked out well with no problems.

More details: viewtopic.php?f=9&t=26987&p=335281#p335281

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Re: 26x New Fuel Tank Selection ???

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Here is what we accomplished in transitioning to new dual Moeller 12 gallon tanks on our Mac26X that may be of interest
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https://macgregorsailors.com/forum/view ... =8&t=28223
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