Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 1982 Montauk Fuel Tank Replacement
Posted by Mike-Conover on 08/08/10 - 9:45 AM
#1
Time has come for me to replace the old Tempo tanks I have beneath the RPS. I have a 12 and 6 gallon tank that sit on those rubber mats beneath the RPS. I know this issue has been discussed earlier on here, but I don't see any specific conclusion as to a 'best' answer.
It appears Moeller makes 2 12 gallon tanks... one is too wide to fit 2 below the seats and the other too high to put below the RPS without raising it. The 9 gallon models look too long to fit a pair beneath the RPS.
I've looked at the 15 and 26 gallon tanks... going to s single tank. But then I'm concerned about complications with the fuel line coming up through the factory opening under the RPS. I'd rather not drill a new hole.
So... that's my quandry. I'd appreciate any input others can offer. Thanks in advance... Mike
Edited by Joe Kriz on 08/08/10 - 12:04 PM
Posted by dprice on 08/08/10 - 6:43 PM
#3
Mike;
I just replaced my old tank with the new Moeller 24 galllon white tank. It fits perfectly under the RPS without having to rasie it, or drill a new hole to feed the fuel line in to the tunnel. Take a look here;
http://www.moellermarine.com/aftermarket/fuel_storage_tanks/topside_tanks/. This tank runs around $200.
Posted by tomduv on 08/17/10 - 8:02 AM
#4
Hi mike,
Is it possible to have some pictures and measurment of what you've done with the moeller 24 gal.
I have a 1987 newport 17" with, apparently, exactly the same rps than montauk 17", and it appear that the 24 gal moeller didn't fit under the seat.
I live in france and have a lot of difficulty to get information and products for boston, any advices or information for me?
Thks
Posted by Jeff on 08/17/10 - 8:16 AM
#5
Tomduv,
Assuming you are actually referring to dprice's 24 gallon tank, here are images of the Newer Moeller 24 gallon tank design to fit under a Whaler RPS.
[img]http://www.moellermarine.com/sites/moellermarine/images/marine_tank/031626_24_gal_bostonwhaler_216.jpg[/img]
Manufacture Specs here (scroll down page):
Moeller's site
Here is an image if installed on a Montauk.
http://s134.photobucket.com/albums/q1...p;newest=1
Edited by Jeff on 08/17/10 - 8:19 AM