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Gary
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Initially Posted - 11/12/2003 : 10:12:20

My elderly C25 has the motor mounted on the port side and a small shelf in the port cockpit locker for the fuel tank to sit on. I've been searching for a new six gallon fuel tank, but haven't found one that will fit securly on that shelf. Has anyone found one? Thanks in advance. Gary on the "Renegade"

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 11/12/2003 : 10:37:41

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Gary
 haven't found one that will fit securly on that shelf. <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
My guess is that you simply have not embraced the bungie adequately as a solution to everything. I have some new bungie from Layline that is so strong it only streches about 10%. I guarantee it will hold down any fuel tank.

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Sea Trac
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Response Posted - 11/12/2003 : 11:06:33

[url="http://www.tempoproducts.com/products.html"]Available at an over-priced retailer near you.[/url]

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lcharlot
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Response Posted - 11/13/2003 : 00:40:48

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Gary
 My elderly C25 has the motor mounted on the port side and a small shelf in the port cockpit locker for the fuel tank to sit on. I've been searching for a new six gallon fuel tank, but haven't found one that will fit securly on that shelf. Has anyone found one? Thanks in advance. Gary on the "Renegade"
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I went through the same thing with my '79 C25. The new style 6 gallon plastic gas tanks with the handle on the end are all too long to fit on that shelf. The only 6 gallon tank I found that would fit is the oval Tempo steel tank, priced at a whopping $95 at West Marine, compared to only $16 for the plastic tank at Wal-Mart. The original Honda tank fit, but it was only 3.4 gal.

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 11/13/2003 : 10:57:18

I use a long narrow plastic 6 gallon tank with the handle on the end on the port lazarette shelf, and yes it does overhang the shelf a bit, but as mentioned earlier, this isn't a problem when bungies are used.

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Gary
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Response Posted - 11/13/2003 : 11:18:34

Yep, I was trying to avoid overhanging or extending the shelf, but don't want to shell out for the metal tank. Also, didn't want the tank up against the motor mount bolts that protrude into the locker. May have to relook at the bungy solution. Right now I use one bungy that runs fore & aft to secure the tank. What bungy set up are you using?

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 11/13/2003 : 13:36:49

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Gary
 Yep, I was trying to avoid overhanging or extending the shelf, but don't want to shell out for the metal tank. Also, didn't want the tank up against the motor mount bolts that protrude into the locker. May have to relook at the bungy solution. Right now I use one bungy that runs fore & aft to secure the tank. What bungy set up are you using?
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Post some detailed pictures of the area and then ask Arlyn for bungie advise. There are really quite a few issues to address. Bungie orientation, bungie diameter, hook type.

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Stu Jackson C34
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Response Posted - 11/13/2003 : 13:55:38

There are also a slew of other tanks made by Tempco. Just check the West Marine catalog. They come in all shapes and sizes. You may not have to limit yourself to the "standard" 6 gallon with handle model.

Stu

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Sid
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Response Posted - 11/13/2003 : 14:06:38

I use a nylon hold down strap that came as an extra with a battery box. It holds securely in most sea states and is adjustable for most makes of fuel tanks.
Sid

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