Fuel tank on Stainless Steel Brackets

Discussion in 'Boatbuilding' started by ixplorer, Sep 29, 2012.

  1. ixplorer
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  2. Agl marine
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    Tank reinforcement

    Hi,
    An easy fix is if you create a box frame using strips 1"x 1" or thicker to form a frame surrounding tank screwed into base, then strap it down tightly.
    You could then pass a ratchet strap beneath two strips across tank to hold it firm in place with ratchet on top.

    I'm sure there are many other ways but I don't suggest you use thin pieces of sharp metal as these may very easily puncture tank when under way.
     
  3. PAR
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    I disagree, strapping has been used for many years with great success. 304 stainless will work if you stay in fresh water, but if in salt use 316 or preferably 316L stainless. You can "roll" the edges if you feel the strap might cut into something, but the usual route is to provide padding under the strap, such as rubber or neoprene.
     
  4. ixplorer
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    The strap would never be placed in a position that would be harmful, direct line of a corner etc... but what i dont get is where the straps sit, what the tank sits on etc.

    I am also putting a bulkhead into the same central cavity of the boat as well as the tank, and can put the bulkhead anywhere and the tank any size, i'm estimating about 30 gal.

    I know the bulkhead is not to sit on the hull but on a "foam" strip which will sit on the hull. So what does the tank sit on ? Even though petrol weights less than water [71%] the tank would probably negate that meaning the weight would be 1:1 at a guess. Thats considerable weight, and not sure how to position it and on what... images would be helpful if anyone has a record of their tank addition.

    Thanks heaps
     

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    If you have an aluminum tank, stainless is a bad choice. It will create electrolytic corrosion. Aluminum straps are a better choice. With plastic tanks it is not a problem.
     
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