Gents,
Thanks for the forum, I've already picked up a lot from reading it. Hope I don't ask too many obvious questions.
I'm considering re-tanking my 32' Delta. It's configured as a powertroller in SE AK. It currently has a nightmare of a fuel system, and I just want to gut it and start over. 25 year old steel tanks which appear to be in good condition, but due to the size of the tanks, I can't get to much of them to inspect them, then you have the old copper lines, questionable gate valves, etc. And, it's got enough tanks for 700gal, which is way more than I'll ever need and I want to convert that space into more fish capacity. (it used to have a v8 engine and they wanted to run from Seattle to Sitka without stopping for fuel) When filled, they really squat the stern down, and that leaves me wanting to not keep them filled so I can carry more fish.
So, I've just about decided on (4) Moeller 40gal tanks. 160 gallons will be plenty for this boat and the trips I do. My reasoning is that it'd open up a space so I could actually service all the connections and keep an eye on things. With 40 gallon tanks, the lack of baffles shouldn't be too big of a problem in my opinion, and corrosion won't be an issue anymore. And, if I get a shot of bad fuel from a tender or some remote village, I can yank the tank, clean it, and get back to work.
So my question is: How would you configure the 4 tanks? They will be in the stern of my boat. I have a diesel, so I obviously have a fuel return line. Ease of bleeding is also a priority for me too. If anybody has a schematic for a 4 tank system or some advice, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks! FV Adagio
Thanks for the forum, I've already picked up a lot from reading it. Hope I don't ask too many obvious questions.
I'm considering re-tanking my 32' Delta. It's configured as a powertroller in SE AK. It currently has a nightmare of a fuel system, and I just want to gut it and start over. 25 year old steel tanks which appear to be in good condition, but due to the size of the tanks, I can't get to much of them to inspect them, then you have the old copper lines, questionable gate valves, etc. And, it's got enough tanks for 700gal, which is way more than I'll ever need and I want to convert that space into more fish capacity. (it used to have a v8 engine and they wanted to run from Seattle to Sitka without stopping for fuel) When filled, they really squat the stern down, and that leaves me wanting to not keep them filled so I can carry more fish.
So, I've just about decided on (4) Moeller 40gal tanks. 160 gallons will be plenty for this boat and the trips I do. My reasoning is that it'd open up a space so I could actually service all the connections and keep an eye on things. With 40 gallon tanks, the lack of baffles shouldn't be too big of a problem in my opinion, and corrosion won't be an issue anymore. And, if I get a shot of bad fuel from a tender or some remote village, I can yank the tank, clean it, and get back to work.
So my question is: How would you configure the 4 tanks? They will be in the stern of my boat. I have a diesel, so I obviously have a fuel return line. Ease of bleeding is also a priority for me too. If anybody has a schematic for a 4 tank system or some advice, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks! FV Adagio