fuel tank dimensions

greysole · Post by **greysole** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 5:07 am

Hi Keith I was thinking about replacing my 315 gal tank with a new fiberglass tank. I had a conversation last week with Nelson at glass-tech.com, Ph: 305-633-6491 They made parts for original Bertram production. I got a swim platform from them 2 seasons ago & was very satisfied. He said that they would be prodcing fiberglass tanks for 33's in the near future. He said to call back in a month. What is your timetable for replacement? I'll keep you posted. Gerard FREEDOM 86 SF Marina Bay Green Pond

BottomLine · Post by **BottomLine** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 5:44 am

Gerard: Did "Junior" (Nelson) have anything to say about making the 255 gal. tank that is in some of the 33s? Mike Ford

Keith · Post by **Keith** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 12:04 am

Gerard, that's great info. I'm looking to get this done before Feb. I will be going back in the water end of March. I will call him and ask more details. Thanks for the heads up.

Keith · Post by **Keith** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 5:08 am

I spoke to Nelson at glass-tech i am sending him my 315gal tank in the next week he is going to make the mold and build me a tank. 6-8 weeks for a new tank to be molded built and shipped.

Post by **dougl33** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 5:35 am

Keith, That's good news. Any idea what the cost is going to be? Regards, Doug L. 1986 33 Bertram FBC Queen Elizabeth Marblehead, MA [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... sabeth.jpg[/img]

Keith · Post by **Keith** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 6:19 am

In the range of $4,500 - 5,000

lobsta1 · Post by **lobsta1** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 1:26 pm

Frank, Keith or anyone else considering the 315 gal tanks: be aware that with the different height & spacing of the stringers, FBC & SF 315 gal. tanks are probably NOT interchangeable. Al 1978 33 FBC NITES OFF

photo finish · Post by **photo finish** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 2:30 pm

Kieths boat is which year and model?

franklyprice · Post by **franklyprice** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 4:53 pm

Good point Al. It is worth checking to see what differences there are between the different boats, even with the same size tanks. Keith, when you get your tank out, can you take pics and measurements? It would be nice to have a data base of what is what.

Post by **dougl33** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 5:23 pm

Al, Don't forget that you're comparing a 78 FBC with an 85 SF. Do you know for a fact that the stringers are different on an 85 FBC? I can't imagine how they could be that much different. Regards, Doug L. 1986 33 Bertram FBC Queen Elizabeth Marblehead, MA [img]http://www.bertram33.com/photogallery/p ... sabeth.jpg[/img]

lobsta1 · Post by **lobsta1** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 3:55 am

Well guys, somebody with a newer boat, measure your stringers. On NITES OFF the two stringers just off center are 40" apart & 7" hi. Rick's TICKET has them 34" apart & 5" hi. Al 1978 33 FBC NITES OFF

Keith · Post by **Keith** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 12:05 am

The year of my boat is 1987 and it's the FBC. The work will get started this week to remove the Tank.

lobsta1 · Post by **lobsta1** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 3:02 am

Keith, where is the work being done & are you doing it? Once the tabbing is cut, it should just take a "little persuasion" to pop the tank free from the polyester Bondo like putty that Bertram seated the tanks into. Are you going with the glass tank? Al 1978 33 FBC NITES OFF

Keith · Post by **Keith** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 3:36 am

The Marina is pulling it. The tank is then being shipped to FL to glass-tech to be molded and built out of fiberglass

photo finish · Post by **photo finish** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 5:02 am

Keith, Would it be possible for you to post pictrures of the old and new tank as well as your empty bilge.It would be great to compare yours with Al's and Rick's. I am assuming that Glass-Tech will keep the mold and offer it to any others that match it.