Gas Tank....any verdict reached ???

colbach · Post by **colbach** » Sun Jun 17, 2007 11:22 am

Skyking, $10K seems a little high. I just had mine done and I think it was around $6K (no final bill yet) for a new tank and install. The bumped up the size a little bit, but I won't know total capacity until I get boat back in a week or two. Mike C

Post by **dougl33** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 5:47 am

Mike, Did you go with aluminum or stainless? Regards, Doug L. 1986 33 Bertram FBC Queen Elizabeth Marblehead, MA [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... sabeth.jpg[/img]

Capt. Sean · Post by **Capt. Sean** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 10:44 am

Hi Guys, I'm facing the same issue? What are the alternaitves: Is anybody spraying or refabing the inside of the tanks with compliant material? It just seems uncle Sam is putting us over the barrel no pun intended. thanks, Capt. Sean Celtic Pride 33 FBC

Post by **dougl33** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 11:35 am

Sean, Welcome aboard. Nice looking boat. Have you run ethanol yet? I also have an 86 FBC that I re-powered from Mercs to rto Cummins this past winter: http://www.bertram33.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=896 Don't necessarily believe that you have to replace the tank. Read through this thread before you decide: http://www.bertram33.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=448 Regards, Doug L. 1986 33 Bertram FBC Queen Elizabeth Marblehead, MA [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... sabeth.jpg[/img]

Capt. Sean · Post by **Capt. Sean** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 12:30 pm

Hi Doug , Thanks I'm a proud 33 owner but additons to my family and not being able to run her as much as I should has lead me to put her on the market. Congrats on you repower your range must be great, do you go offshore much? I should be in the Montaulk Basin Tounry on (6/27 - 7/1 ) if you happen to be out there look me up I'll have cold beer. Take care, Sean

Post by **dougl33** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 1:07 pm

Sean, Thanks. I use the boat to cruise, not fish. Not sure yet what the range will be, but I'm guessing I'll be getting right around 1 nautical mile per gallon at 21-23 knots as opposed to .67 nautical mile per gallon at 18-19 knots with the old gassers. Regards, Doug L. 1986 33 Bertram FBC Queen Elizabeth Marblehead, MA [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... sabeth.jpg[/img]

skyking · Post by **skyking** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 8:42 am

Hey All...well it looks like I will be changing the fuel tank and was wondering if you guys might be able to answer a few question ?? 1.What is the gallonage of my fuel tank ??? can't see it written anywhere on the tank.....1982 FBC w/350hp/454cid crusaders. 2.does Hightide (or anyone) make a replacement FG ethanol resistant tank thatwill match the old tank 3. if not, what should the replacement tank be constructed from (Aluminum SS FG???) 4.Has anyone actually done an 80 thru 85 FBC gas tank. As always thanks for all the help and support. Have a great summer !!! Ken AIM: skyking4ever + 3 hrs. EST

Capt. Ed · Post by **Capt. Ed** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 8:53 am

Ken when are you coming back down?

skyking · Post by **skyking** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 8:54 am

Hey Sean...just discovered you in Clinton. I'm in Pilots Point in Westbrook South yard t-9 We should get together, compare notes and down a few cold ones. I'm on the boat now and will be here tonight and most of tomorrow. or give me a call when your up 914-907-5421 AIM: skyking4ever + 3 hrs. EST

skyking · Post by **skyking** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 8:55 am

Ed I'll be in NPR in a week...I'm in Gulf AIM: skyking4ever + 3 hrs. EST

skyking · Post by **skyking** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 9:00 am

oooopppssss.. I'm in Gulf Harbors Woodlands out near Yatch Club and AUX. CG Station. But Bertram is up in Ct. AIM: skyking4ever + 3 hrs. EST

Capt. Ed · Post by **Capt. Ed** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 9:02 am

Call me when you get back. I heading out of town again this week. Will be here next week (I hope).

skyking · Post by **skyking** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 9:10 am

Ed. I'll look on Mapquest .. what 's your address in PR I'm Perry Pl. NPR AIM: skyking4ever + 3 hrs. EST

Capt. Ed · Post by **Capt. Ed** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 9:17 am

I just emailed you.

Post by **dougl33** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 9:36 am

Ken, To answer some of your questions: 1. On the Bertram spec sheet I have from 1984 the tankage is listed at 310 gallons. That being said, mine states on the tank that it is 315 gallons. 2. As far as I know High Tide has not yet made a FG tank. 3. So far, I think only Al and Rick from this site have replaced their tanks. Both used Stainless: http://www.bertram33.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=883 I'm curious as to why you think you need to change the tank? Regards, Doug L. 1986 33 Bertram FBC Queen Elizabeth Marblehead, MA [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... sabeth.jpg[/img]