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Hi folks ... I owned a 31 about 10 years ago, sold it and went to "floating condos". I'm now looking at a 31 again and unlike before, I now have to consider ethanol. What is cost difference and product advantages and dis-advantages of an aluminum tank versus a fiberglass tank ? The boat is gas powered, but I believe has not yet been "ethanoled".
The boat and I will be located in Ft. Lauderdale.
thanks

Bertramp,

I just put a new fiberglass tank in my B28. You being in the Lauderdale area, have got a number of fabricators who can make aluminum tanks and some even do stainless as well. I had Richard Kidd get mine made by a company that makes fiberglass tanks and other items for Bertram. Since I llive over in Cape Coral, I drove over and picked it up.

As far as the cost difference goes, the aluminum quotes I got were down around $2,000 and stainless for about $3,000. Mine is a 190 gallon tank. But, I'll bet that the economy may dictate some lower prices. Just google around and you will find a number of fabricators on the East coast of Florida all the way down to the keys. My fiberglass tank cost $3,900 and it was built well and made with glass and vinylester resin. I'm pretty confident with that even if they raise the ethanol level.

Dick

Likewise on my 31. Bought the 230 gallon fiberglass tank from Richard Kidd.
$4800 delivered to Long Island, NY.

As Capt. Patrick says,

the advantage of fiberglass over aluminum, is that there are no seams or welds that can create a leak.

This new fiberglass tank should last longer than we do.

thanks guys.
Seems like fiberglass is the way to go. Twice the price, but then it's done ... for this lifetime.

Bertramp wrote:thanks guys.
Seems like fiberglass is the way to go. Twice the price, but then it's done ... for this lifetime.

That's the correct thinkin'.......

What is the chance that they make one for my Baron 50 gal?
chris