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Anyone recommend a tank fab. in S. Jersey. I have a quote from my marina...seems "in the ball park" with what all you guys have posted in the past, but just want to be sure before i send em a check for 3 grand. (270 gal tank)

thanks
Joe

Joe,

270 gallons is a bit too much capacity. 2,106 lbs at 270 vs 1,794 lbs at 230. With a topped off tank your current boot stripe is going to be underwater.

$3K for a fabricated metal tank is getting close to the price of a molded vinylester/fiberglass tank through Richard Kidd. The metal tank will have a much shorter life span than the glass tank.

Br,

Patrick

Cap't pat - thanks for the heads up...looks like your gonna make me admit something that i try not to advertise to all of the Bertram brethren here on this board...my boat is not a B31...its a 31 Northcoast...most similar to a 31 blackfin. The tank that is coming out is the same size. and was pretty responsibly installed as it lasted 19 yrs before springing a small leak ...but i got a private message from another person on the board - and i'm gonna give that guy a call

thanks
Joe

ok joe just say 31 hail bertrams and all is forgiven

Can anyone expand on the life expectancy of a new aluminum tank? I'm buying a B28 that has a brand new (2007) aluminum tank that was Imroned on the outside. Just curious what the service life should be?

It was installed on a custom cradle that support s the tank so that it will not stay wet. It rests on neoprene pucks.

Thanks,

JD

I also meant to add the tank is made by SP in Toms River, NJ. Might be an option? www.sptanks.com. I have no connection ......

JD

I think some on this board will tell you to stay away from SP. A couple of the members had bad experiences with them.

Try Patriot down in Forked River. I have seen their work. They made a tank for a 31 that is in the same yard I am. They even had it powder coated.

What were the issues with SP?

Want to know since I'll soon own one??

JD

Belay my last.... the search function was my friend!

Thanks,

JD