fuel tank dimensions

Keith · Post by **Keith** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 5:18 am

I will try to post pictures as they come, also giving updates on the project over all.

BECCA ROSE · Post by **BECCA ROSE** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 8:51 am

35 AND 7 INCHES FOR ME, AL. Bill 33 FBC Ipswich, Ma. [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... a_Rose.jpg[/img]

lobsta1 · Post by **lobsta1** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 9:03 am

Thanks Bill, Anyone else? That now makes at least 3 different versions of stringer arrangements. Al 1978 33 FBC NITES OFF

photo finish · Post by **photo finish** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 10:57 am

I sure wish everyone would put the year and style of boat in the signature line so it would be easier to compare for reference.

photo finish · Post by **photo finish** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 11:00 am

By the way, I am not sure I would trust bills numbers as he does not know how to count the number of players of his Fantasy Football Team

BECCA ROSE · Post by **BECCA ROSE** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 11:21 am

Ouch! Bill 33 FBC Ipswich, Ma. [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... a_Rose.jpg[/img]

photo finish · Post by **photo finish** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 11:29 am

Bill, Dont take it too personal but i hope you forget to set your team when i play you!...P.S. lets finish our trade!

Post by **dougl33** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 11:58 am

Tim, It looks like Bill didn't pick up on your hint about the year of his boat in his signature. His is an 88. Regards, Doug L. 1986 33 Bertram FBC Queen Elizabeth Marblehead, MA [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... sabeth.jpg[/img]

photo finish · Post by **photo finish** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 4:48 pm

I am not sure how and where everyone else measured but I measured mine just forward of the generator and the inside of the stringers was 33" and the height was 5" at the inside edge.I couldnt tell you if the dimensions would be the same on the tank side of the bulkhead.I would guess the width would not change but the height could change a little due to slope. So i am assuming that ricks was measured 34" on center which would match mine at 33" inside and the same height. And as you can see from my signature I have an 81FBC.....hehehehe

photo finish · Post by **photo finish** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 4:52 pm

Al, I just read your post and i see that you measured it just off center . Does that mean the center of the tank? Those of us that dont have our soles up and tanks out will not get the same measurement.

lobsta1 · Post by **lobsta1** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 5:36 pm

Tim, I meant the two stringers on each side of the center. Just checked one of my sketches. They were 39 1/4" apart at the base of the tank/engine bulkhead. I think Rick's inside stringer measurement was 36" & 5 1/2" hi. Al 1978 33 FBC NITES OFF

inspector · Post by **inspector** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 2:34 pm

Tank update: I got the last of the gas out of the tank today. I then cut the top of the tank off, much to my surprise, the baffles are aluminum riveted to the fg tank. The gelcoat inside the tank has some blistering/degradation even though the tank has never seen ethanol as far as I know. I'm going to leave the fg tank in place with the new aluminum .25" tank set inside. I'm doing this because I like the idea of secondary containment just in case( I'll fit some drains in the fg tank bottom to allow for ventilation/drainage etc.)I'm only losing a few gallons and there's plenty of room for more tankage if needed later. I'll post some pics soon. Rich '77 fbc

lobsta1 · Post by **lobsta1** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 12:16 pm

Rich, I think you will find that duplicating those pockets molded in, in the fwd corners, will be an expensive proposition in metal. If you're tank is like mine, you also have the compound angle at the bottom. I have a feeling you could be looking at a fair amount of cash & a fair drop in tankage by having a tank made to fit inside the old tank. I hope I'm wrong. Al 1978 33 FBC NITES OFF