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Hi
I'm getting an inboard tank for christmas!
All I got to do is make a mock up out of cardboard and give it to the elves.
So... long rectangle thing down the bottom, (stern on the'floor') or in the bow just behind the flotation section... I've seen the two posted already.. both of which made me quite jealous, so I've got rudolf hostage till santa delivers! So which is best and what else do I need to think of at this stage?
Cheers all

Are we talking fuel tank or water tank?

I've never seen one in the bow. That would require a long run of line back to the engine.

Are you making a custom tank?
Well, I'm no expert on that stuff but it does make me nervous. Nothing will get you into more trouble than a fuel leak.
Also keep in mind that there are regulations for below deck fuel tanks. For one, you will have to install a blower to exhaust any fuel vapors.

It's been done, but just be careful.

--Russ

Aye, petrol indeed.
I think in this country we're still fairly free of yacht legistlation, so we can still kill ourselves with our own stupidity, which is cool.
However, I do value life and by research will try to find the best option.
It'll be a well vented 3mm marine ally tank of about 60L. I have propane aboard too(in a soon to be vacant locker), so there will also be a gas detector or two onboard!
I also like the idea of getting as much weight into the bottom of the boat as poss. We get lots of stiff breezes here!
All thoughts appreciated
cheers

Kevin McL...the moderator...did a real professional job with his tank - search posts with his name "kmclemore" (maybe in mods??)

If I find it Ill post here.

ss

Kelly Hanson East wrote:Kevin McL...the moderator...did a real professional job with his tank - search posts with his name "kmclemore" (maybe in mods??)

If I find it Ill post here.

ss

Thanks, Steph... just saw this so I'll throw in my 2 cents.... here's my previous postings on the subject...

http://macgregorsailors.com/forum/viewt ... 809#p84809

http://macgregorsailors.com/phpBB/viewt ... 461#p33461

http://macgregorsailors.com/phpBB/viewt ... 014#p42014

Hi all
I love this site! Thanks for all the info..

You may also want to consider installing a bilge blower !

http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab1/ ... 010007.jpg

http://i844.photobucket.com/albums/ab1/ ... 010053.jpg

J

The thought has crossed my mind... Are these supposed to run all the time or just if it gets smelly. Also, what are you actually using to provide the suck/blow?

Bilge blower should run whenever there's a chance of explosion - i.e. engine is running or if there is a buildup of fumes. I have both passive and active venting, so the passive venting prevents any possible fumes from building up whilst the engine is off, and it's active when the blower comes on. Very safe.

Highlander, My concern with your desigin is the exit of explosive fumes so near
your shore power plug.

waterbear

Thats the fresh air intake on the port side beside the hydro inlet ! , the outlet is on the same location on the S/B side the blower motor extracts the air from either the head or bilge at the V-berth fresh air is vent in at the aft berth their fore exchanging all the air in all the bilge areas through out the boat is a hundred times more efficient in exchanging air in the bilges at any given time and is instantly exchanging air ,passive venting is good for for slowly exchanging air for moisture & fumes and or when the boat is unatended , I have a small passive vent not yet installed have not decided where to mount it yet which can be left open in bad weather as it does not allow water to enter although I would close it in severe conditions while underway
to each his own ! but I would never ever consider installing an inboard gas or fuel tank without a sniffer & blower also it would be self enclosed in its own vented enclosure with some sort of manual drainage system !
I do believe Kevins tank is self contained & vented , although I have seen some on this site who just installed a fuel tank strapped into the aft berth area ! even though its vented to the outside leaks can and do happen ! would you take 60l. of gas to bed with you in the house ??

J

Highlander wrote: would you take 60l. of gas to bed with you in the house ??

After a big chili dinner...it kinda felt like that...



Okay, that was bad...sorry.

Jim

Yeh Jim
I think you will be needing a blower "Oop's maybe I should refrase that quote" maybe a fire extinguisher is in order "Just how hot was the Chili"

After reading over Kevin's inboard fuel tank mod I'd say that is the way to go

J

I have found that the little seeds in the jalapeno's can burn more than just your mouth & throat...and that's all there is to say about that...

I dont know UK regs, but in the US a bilge blower is required for an inboard, below deck tank. Fire extinguisher too, of course.