How do you manifold 4 tanks in a small space?
Your pickups need to be on top of the tank.
Where is the manifold located?

"Jim" wrote in message
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Bruce on horizon wrote:
I have a 43' endeavour with old leaky aluminum tanks that I need to
replace. Is it possible to build a fuel tank (diesel) that will not
deteroiate from the fuel. Also water...is there a problem with
fiberglass water tanks?
Thanks in advance



I was up against replacing the tanks in my trawler a couple of years ago.
I did a lot of research, and read all the discussions, but the advice I
decided to follow was given to me by an old guy who has been replacing
tanks for years.

His advise:
Modular aluminum fuel tanks, connected to together by a manifold. You put
the new ones in through the existing openings. That way you can replace
them if ever needed. I replaced two 150 gallon tanks with four 50 gallon
tanks, and a lot of extra space. I can add more if I ever need the
capacity.

Have the tanks made by a company that has a track record of making
aluminum fuel tanks. If done properly, aluminum tanks seem to be the best
material, for a bunch of reasons.

Plastic for water tanks.

I followed his advice and am very happy with the results.

I also spent a lot less money that I hear others spend for the same
project.

My opinion
Jim