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Installing A Below Deck Fuel Tank
I'm hoping some folks here can advise me on this. I'm starting to
replace the deck on my 1975 Regal Countess 180 outboard. I use portable fuel tanks tucked against the transom under the rear seats and transom pocket. As part of my restoration project I'd like to add a fuel tank under the deck, almost amidships. I'm thinking this would give better balance for plane, and also free up storage space I'm now using for fuel tanks. I've located a Moeller 28 gallon belly tank that would work fine, except I will need to cut away part of the center stringer to install it. Are there any structural problems with changing the stringers like this? I would expect to frame around the tank to build a mounting pocket, which should replace strength from the stringer I cut. Any other issues I should be considering? Thanks |
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