Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 1989 Montauk 17 gas tank question

Posted by action on 04/27/15 - 11:15 AM
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My 1989 Montauk has 2 gas tanks I want to replace. One is a red plastic 12 gallon and the other a red plastic 6 gallon. Both are kind of ratty and I don't think either is original. They sit under the RPS and are kind of held in place by a wooden frame. They sit right on the deck as opposed to a mat. I picked up a used white Moeller 22 gallon tank and was checking it out on the weekend. It does not fit into the wooden frame so I postponed the job for now. I plan to remove the frame and fasten the tank to the deck with Moeller hold down brackets.
Does anyone know if this meets all of the USCG rules and if it will make any changes to the equipment required to be carried.