I've searched this topic on the site but can't seem to find an answer. So here goes.
I have an 1978 E27 with wheel steering. I've converted from gas to diesel. I removed the original 15gal aluminum tank that was in the port quarter. I had to cut it out to get it through the locker opening. Now I need to replace it.
I've seen most people have replaced it with a Moeller 12gal tank and put it between the engine and rudder stock. It doesn't look like that will work for mine. I've considered getting a flexible tank. 14.5gal from Nauta. What I've also considered is getting a tank made. Basically the same shape as the original but slightly smaller to fit through the cockpit locker opening. Unfortunately the boat yard threw out my old, cut up tank last year so I no longer have the shape. I think I can relatively easily make a mockup out of cardboard.
Has anyone replaced a tank with wheel steering? Any help would be really appreciated. I've been avoiding this project for over a year now.
I have an 1978 E27 with wheel steering. I've converted from gas to diesel. I removed the original 15gal aluminum tank that was in the port quarter. I had to cut it out to get it through the locker opening. Now I need to replace it.
I've seen most people have replaced it with a Moeller 12gal tank and put it between the engine and rudder stock. It doesn't look like that will work for mine. I've considered getting a flexible tank. 14.5gal from Nauta. What I've also considered is getting a tank made. Basically the same shape as the original but slightly smaller to fit through the cockpit locker opening. Unfortunately the boat yard threw out my old, cut up tank last year so I no longer have the shape. I think I can relatively easily make a mockup out of cardboard.
Has anyone replaced a tank with wheel steering? Any help would be really appreciated. I've been avoiding this project for over a year now.