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Old 02-22-2021, 10:56 PM   #18
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City: Gibsons, B.C., Canada
Vessel Name: Island Pride
Vessel Model: Palmer 32'
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I'm going to add this even though the track is otherwise.

I'm not sure I would do it again. It was not cheap either. I did not track the cost but I think $1,000 20 yrs ago doing my own work. Maybe 40-50 hrs overall.

AND if you do your own get a good respirator for chemicals. Dust masks WILL NOT CUT IT or you very likely will make your self sick. Excellent ventilation is also needed.

I would not use wood at all except as I did, for the form , which then got the boot.

If you do build your own then think really hard about HOW. I spent a lot of time doing that and had all the parts and pieces decided upon and the basics of how to deal with the form. Of course there were a few very minor changes as I went.

Before deciding which tank you want figure out what you want before even worrying about the details such as material. Shape, inlets and outlets.
Don't forget about access to the various parts, fitting, hoses.
Once done then start asking for prices.

There are many good suggestions here and if you can find a good local fabricator or adapt a ready made tank that may be a better way to go.
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