Fuel tank fabricator in S. NJ

Joef · Post by **Joef** » Apr 24th, '09, 09:56

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

CaptPatrick · Post by **CaptPatrick** » Apr 24th, '09, 10:55

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

Joef · Post by **Joef** » Apr 24th, '09, 12:13

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

Charlie J · Post by **Charlie J** » Apr 24th, '09, 12:24

ok joe just say 31 hail bertrams and all is forgiven

Wingnut · Post by **Wingnut** » Apr 24th, '09, 19:54

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

Wingnut · Post by **Wingnut** » Apr 24th, '09, 19:57

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

Tony Meola · Post by **Tony Meola** » Apr 24th, '09, 20:49

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.

Wingnut · Post by **Wingnut** » Apr 24th, '09, 21:09

What were the issues with SP?

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

JD

Wingnut · Post by **Wingnut** » Apr 24th, '09, 21:17

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

Thanks,

JD

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Fuel tank fabricator in S. NJ

Fuel tank fabricator in S. NJ

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