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Offline fellinger

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Saddle Tanks
« on: March 04, 2013, 04:48:32 PM »
I am thinking of adding two, 18 gallon saddle tanks to my boat this year for some extra range. I have found some online but, wanted to see if anyone here has seen any used ones around?
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Re: Saddle Tanks
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2013, 07:45:21 PM »
No but I have heard of people strapping 50 gal drums to the transome. Fred I would be careful with them any sharp objects would be disasterous
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Re: Saddle Tanks
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2013, 07:49:08 PM »
Quote from: BigAl13 on March 04, 2013, 07:45:21 PM
No but I have heard of people strapping 50 gal drums to the transome. Fred I would be careful with them any sharp objects would be disasterous

They're pretty thick but I would take precautions to avoid a puncture. The other option is a cube on top of the motor box.
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Re: Saddle Tanks
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2013, 08:06:31 PM »
Fred I had saddle tanks in a previous boat I owned back in the 80s. I noticed a pin head leak and smelled fuel so I shut everything down,empited the fuel,cut out both 25 gal  tanks, had new ones manufactured to specs.and then glassed them into the gunnels myself. I passed all inspections but I would not want to do the job again however.
Today you should concider bladder tanks.Plenty of web sites with that info. Good Luck
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Re: Saddle Tanks
« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2013, 05:18:05 PM »
I have two Tempo 28 gallon plastic portable tanks that I used on my 23 ft when I ran off shore. $100.00 each

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