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artemis
First Mate
Posts: 87
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Boat Model: Bavaria 34
Boat Year: 2001
Fuel Tank Removal
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May 09 2017, 23:42 »
Hi There
Has anyone removed there fuel tank! I know they are fibre-glassed in but is that just at the ends and will it grind off?
I see a company (Link Below) who custom makes fuel tanks for bavaria so was thinking if I sent the tank to them and get one made with proper access hatches.
http://tektankslimited.com/bavaria-93-c.asp
I've a bavaria 34 Year 2001
Rgds
Mike
Artemis
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Symphony
Old Salt
Posts: 1106
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Boat Model: Bavaria 33
Boat Year: 2015
Re: Fuel Tank Removal
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May 10 2017, 10:24 »
They are very good and have made both water and holding tanks for me (not for a Bavaria). Quite a big job getting the old tank out as i think you will also have to remove some woodwork as well as grinding away the GRP holding the tank in. Then you will need to devise a way of holding the new tank in. One good thing about the plastic tanks is that you can get mounting lugs attached wherever you want them or blocks to hold straps in place. Tek Tanks are very good at advising on such things as all tanks are custom built.
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artemis
First Mate
Posts: 87
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Boat Model: Bavaria 34
Boat Year: 2001
Re: Fuel Tank Removal
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May 10 2017, 18:31 »
Hi There
Thanks for the Info I will check with them its a winter job Im planning
Rgds
Mike
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Ricd
Able Seaman
Posts: 181
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Boat Model: 34
Boat Year: 2000
Re: Fuel Tank Removal
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May 12 2017, 12:10 »
Any reason for not just cutting an access hatch in the old one ? I am pretty sure there are appropriate off the shelf hatches ..just googled one
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFqfW4-gKPg
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tiger79
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Posts: 953
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2014 Cruiser 37
Boat Model: Cruiser 37
Boat Year: 2014
Re: Fuel Tank Removal
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May 12 2017, 13:22 »
I reckon I'd have to be fairly desperate to try to remove a tank. I'd certainly try ever other option first! They almost build the boat around the tank - major surgery will be involved in removing it.
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artemis
First Mate
Posts: 87
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Boat Model: Bavaria 34
Boat Year: 2001
Re: Fuel Tank Removal
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May 13 2017, 00:47 »
I assume I could fit a hatch that might be the easier option
Mike
Artemis
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Kibo
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Posts: 276
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Boat Model: Vision 46
Boat Year: 2014
Re: Fuel Tank Removal
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May 13 2017, 21:14 »
This may be a silly question but why do you need access hatches in a fuel tank?
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Ian
SV Kibo, 2014 Bavaria Vision 46
artemis
First Mate
Posts: 87
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Boat Model: Bavaria 34
Boat Year: 2001
Re: Fuel Tank Removal
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May 14 2017, 15:58 »
Just thought it would make it easier to clean out the tank if you ever get sludge in it (the Bug)
Rgds
Mike
Artemis
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Kibo
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Posts: 276
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Boat Model: Vision 46
Boat Year: 2014
Re: Fuel Tank Removal
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May 14 2017, 16:26 »
Thanks Mike.
There is another thread on here about tank cleaning. Consensus was "don't bother" getting in the tank to clean it, more easy to clean the fuel via filters etc ... might be worthwhile looking that up. It might save you some work.
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Ian
SV Kibo, 2014 Bavaria Vision 46
artemis
First Mate
Posts: 87
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Boat Model: Bavaria 34
Boat Year: 2001
Re: Fuel Tank Removal
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May 14 2017, 19:32 »
Hi Ian
Thanks for that I will look it up
Rgds
Mike
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