26M fuel tank

[Stardust26M]

I've recently acquired a 2013 26M, it's basically new, never made it into the water.
According to Blue Water Yachats, the Moeller LP12 doesn't fit, and reviews by those using on other boats aren't encouraging due to expansion, venting, etc. I see this with gas tanks I have around the house.

[jimmy alonso]

I installed the BWY aluminum tank I really like them and they are 17 gallons each vs 12 gallons also no leaks or smell when healed over sailing.

[Stardust26M]

I was leaning toward the BWY tank, thinking that 17 gallons is almost as good as two 12's, along with it resolving the other issues with the Moeller tanks.
That's a great picture, I was wondering about the fit.
Seems like a no-brainer, and I'm well qualified

[Jim B Mack]

I too would like to know about alternative fuel tanks that work am looking at the BWYs tanks but they are expensive and considering a larger boat in a couple years. How do you folks keep your tanks in when heeled over?
Welcome Stardust how about posting some pics of your
Cheers.........Jim

[Wayne nicol]

i am in the process of making an aluminum fuel tank that goes under the stern berth, in ali, with fill and venting to the outside, so no smells
trying to get the weight lower, and free up some space in the cockpit.
found plastic ones that would fit, but really didnt like the idea of them not being 100% impervious to gas, and may off-gas the fuel in small quantities.

[DaveC426913]

i am in the process of making an aluminum fuel tank that goes under the stern berth, in ali, with fill and venting to the outside, so no smells
trying to get the weight lower, and free up some space in the cockpit.
found plastic ones that would fit, but really didnt like the idea of them not being 100% impervious to gas, and may off-gas the fuel in small quantities.

Love having two tanks.

The step of changing from one to the other triggers a 'You have no emergency supply. Get gas soon.' in my head.

I assume that 17 gal is fixed in place? You don't need to haul it out onto the gas dock to fill? That's the downside of my 2x12 gals.

[JCPH3]

You can find many 4 to 6 gal tanks that will fit under the seat in tandem. BWY will sell you the straps to hold them in place. I kept the original 12 gal on one side but only fill it for extended trips.

[Jimmyt]

You might want to wait for a season to see how much gas you use. I use the motor to get from the ramp to the bay, sometimes a short planing run up the river to dump ballast, and then back to the ramp. Might go through 12 gallons a season. If you have kids that like to tube, or long motoring runs, you might need a lot of gas. If you plan on doing a lot of sailing and only motoring as needed, you're going to have a lot of gas to get rid of. 6 gallons will run my 60 etec for quite awhile.

Just throwing this out for consideration. I'm a day sailer, launch every time, so this may not apply to your use.

[Russ]

I assume that 17 gal is fixed in place? You don't need to haul it out onto the gas dock to fill? That's the downside of my 2x12 gals.

My 12 gal tanks never come out. How do you lift them? Aren't they super heavy?

My 12gal tanks are held in with straps. One finally deteriorated and I replaced it with a similar one.

[BOAT]

I got the big black tanks because Jimmy Alonso got them and so I got them too - I like them:

I like em because they don't take up any more space in the cockpit than the old plastic ones (which I hated )
Those red plastic tanks are evil

These are better ,

[NiceAft]

We plan on taking a two week trip to the Chesapeake in June. The majority of the trip will be motoring, so I am thinking of adding two gas containers to my original two twelve gallon tanks on my 2005M. I am thinking of getting two Wavian 20 Liter Jerry cans.

Ray

[Highlander]

We plan on taking a two week trip to the Chesapeake in June. The majority of the trip will be motoring, so I am thinking of adding two gas containers to my original two twelve gallon tanks on my 2005M. I am thinking of getting two Wavian 20 Liter Jerry cans.

Ray

Ray u might want to invest in a 12volt fuel transfer pump like one of these or similar


I have one I,ll post a pic of it later as it,s in the boat, because transferring fuel on the boat on open water is a pita & a lot of marina,s will not permit u to pour fuel into fuel tanks at a slip for various reason,s so having one of these is a away of getting around that issue

J

[Highlander]

I have 4 of these 6 1/2 gal tanks



J

[Stardust26M]

Welcome Stardust how about posting some pics of your
Cheers.........Jim

Sorry for the delay, still trying to sort out this forum. I'm going to order the BWY aluminum tank, seems like the best option.
Haven't decided on an engine, but am leaning toward a Yamaha or Honda 60hp, since they're both recommended by those in this neck of the Oregon coast. Hoping to get the boat rigged and in the water in a few months, we're in the process of moving to Coos Bay.

[Stardust26M]

You can find many 4 to 6 gal tanks that will fit under the seat in tandem. BWY will sell you the straps to hold them in place. I kept the original 12 gal on one side but only fill it for extended trips.

I was thinking of that option, 4/6 gallon tanks. I'm going to order the BWY 17 gallon and use 4/6 gallon tanks for spare fuel.