Posted by ClarkO on 04/23/14 - 2:48 PM
#1
After some debate, I recently purchased one of those 22 Gallon Gray Moeller fuel tanks for my 1989 Boston Whaler Montauk 170. Question is this... what, if anything should I place UNDER the tank? I spoke to Sue and she recommended mats but they weren't even close, size wise. I've overthought just about everything on this little boat. Am I overthinking the tank? Do they just get strapped right to the deck?
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Thanks in advance.
Clark
(Moderator edited subject for clarity)
Edited by Phil T on 04/24/14 - 6:53 AM
Posted by mustang11 on 04/24/14 - 12:41 PM
#4
I installed that tank on my 1977 Montauk last spring, and used the Dri-Deck snap together panels under it. I've been happy with the setup since.
The panels allow for easy cleaning under the tank area, and gave a little extra clearance where the fuel line goes into the tunnel, but I'd still recommend strapping the tank down. Dri-Deck is designed to be non-slip, but I'm sure under the wrong conditions the tank could still move around.
Brian