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Jimm posted 12-06-2002 06:39 PM ET (US)
Yep, I'm still hung up on fuel tanks. Could it be I'm anal? I don't know but your opinion please (on the following question- are Tempos any better than Moellers, or are they about the same quality.
Also, do aluminum tanks tend to corrode or pit when used in a saltwater enviroment?
JBCornwell posted 12-06-2002 07:21 PM ET (US)
Ahoy, Jimm.
I have a Tempo 2814 under the RPS of Sunshine III. I don't know how long it has been there, but it was there when I bought her in 1999. I find no wear.
We put an 18 gal (I think) Moeller under the seat in my son's Montauk.
I think (subjective) that the Tempo is easier to manage once you get the guage display to stop leaking when sloshed near full. This required re-engineering the mounting of the guage and float.
The Moeller did not leak but was a bear to slide out for filling.
Red sky at night. . .
JB
Montauk posted 12-06-2002 09:28 PM ET (US)
Jimm,
I have a tempo 2814 under my Montauk seat also, so far have been happy with it. Tempo used silicone to seal the gauge and withdrawal assembly on mine. A piece of it fell off and plugged the fuel line. When I called and talked to them about it they sent me a new tank immediately. They no longer use silicone to seal that assembly(gas deteriates silicone), and the new tank has a much improved base for the gauge assembly to fit to. I am very happy with their customer service and as a result am happy with their product. If anyone has an older tank that leaks(around gauge assembly) use GM rtv sealant, gas will not disolve it.
Hobie1981 posted 12-06-2002 10:36 PM ET (US)
Hi All: I replaced a leaky 7 YO Tempo 6 gallon plastic tank with an OMC plastic tank last summer. I believe I paid $53.00. Huge difference in quality between the Tempo and the OMC tanks. I just paid $22.00 (includes shipping) on EBay for a new OMC tank last month.
It's my understanding that Tempo has since redesigned their tank, but if you can get an OMC tank for the around the same price as the Tempo, go with the OMC.
Hobie
Ferdinando posted 12-06-2002 11:51 PM ET (US)
Jimm:
I have nothing against plastic tanks but if you can go Pate. Expensive yes, but they last forever. If you sprung for the cost of a Whaler, a couple of bucks more on a gas tank is peanuts..... Just my 2 cts.
Good luck, Fred
andygere posted 12-07-2002 02:43 AM ET (US)
Steel, steel, steel. Mine are vintage '79, they don't leak, fit just right and I can pull them out and fill them at the gas station instead of the gas dock. The guages are remarkably accurate too. I think Mirrax will still make you a pair for about the price of a Pate, go back in the OEM threads a year or so.
Clark Roberts posted 12-07-2002 07:47 AM ET (US)
An advantage (for me) of the Moeler is that it is semi-transparent and the fuel level can be seen easily making a gauge or sight tube unnecessary (so long as you can see the tank).>
Samars posted 12-09-2002 04:02 PM ET (US)
I am with Andy on this one. I have 2, 6 gallon steel tanks for my 13 footer (25 Evinrude they serve). They are vintage late 60's early 70's. With most of the boat original, I had them sand blasted and repainted their bright red original colors and re-worked the gauges...all works great.
They come in and out the boat with ease. The only negative is the room they take up in the rear of the boat. But I do like the look of the originals.
weekendwarrior posted 12-09-2002 04:32 PM ET (US)
Steel tanks are best for durability and from what I understand they keep gas better for long periods of time, just keep an eye out for rust if the tank is exposed and keep it in check. Personally I'm now using a plastic tank simply because I got a translucent one and I can see how much gas I have left without relying on a gague. I got an Attwood 12 gal at Sports Authority for about $50. I've had it for only a couple of months but it seems to be holding up so far. Also the filler cap is in the center so when the tank is completely full it doesn't spill out when the gas sloshes like some tanks with the filler off to one side. Here it is (fear this long link):
http://www.attwoodmarine.com/Products/parts.asp?ProductID=529&path=fuel&category=5>ype=1&group=0&subgroup=0&categoryname=Fuel+and+Motor+Equipment&typename=Portable+Fuel+Tank+and+Fittings&headername=Fuel+and+Motor+Equipment
Jimm posted 12-09-2002 05:49 PM ET (US)
Thanks for your opinions; nice going Warrior, with that looong URL. Now you've probably brought JIMH down on us. :-)...Jim
weekendwarrior posted 12-09-2002 06:15 PM ET (US)
Woopsie, sorry about killing the line wrapping. I didn't realize that it wouldn't automatically wrap that thing. Yikes!

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Author	Topic: Best Quality Plastic Fuel Tank
Jimm	posted 12-06-2002 06:39 PM ET (US) Yep, I'm still hung up on fuel tanks. Could it be I'm anal? I don't know but your opinion please (on the following question- are Tempos any better than Moellers, or are they about the same quality. Also, do aluminum tanks tend to corrode or pit when used in a saltwater enviroment?
JBCornwell	posted 12-06-2002 07:21 PM ET (US) Ahoy, Jimm. I have a Tempo 2814 under the RPS of Sunshine III. I don't know how long it has been there, but it was there when I bought her in 1999. I find no wear. We put an 18 gal (I think) Moeller under the seat in my son's Montauk. I think (subjective) that the Tempo is easier to manage once you get the guage display to stop leaking when sloshed near full. This required re-engineering the mounting of the guage and float. The Moeller did not leak but was a bear to slide out for filling. Red sky at night. . . JB
Montauk	posted 12-06-2002 09:28 PM ET (US) Jimm, I have a tempo 2814 under my Montauk seat also, so far have been happy with it. Tempo used silicone to seal the gauge and withdrawal assembly on mine. A piece of it fell off and plugged the fuel line. When I called and talked to them about it they sent me a new tank immediately. They no longer use silicone to seal that assembly(gas deteriates silicone), and the new tank has a much improved base for the gauge assembly to fit to. I am very happy with their customer service and as a result am happy with their product. If anyone has an older tank that leaks(around gauge assembly) use GM rtv sealant, gas will not disolve it.
Hobie1981	posted 12-06-2002 10:36 PM ET (US) Hi All: I replaced a leaky 7 YO Tempo 6 gallon plastic tank with an OMC plastic tank last summer. I believe I paid $53.00. Huge difference in quality between the Tempo and the OMC tanks. I just paid $22.00 (includes shipping) on EBay for a new OMC tank last month. It's my understanding that Tempo has since redesigned their tank, but if you can get an OMC tank for the around the same price as the Tempo, go with the OMC. Hobie
Ferdinando	posted 12-06-2002 11:51 PM ET (US) Jimm: I have nothing against plastic tanks but if you can go Pate. Expensive yes, but they last forever. If you sprung for the cost of a Whaler, a couple of bucks more on a gas tank is peanuts..... Just my 2 cts. Good luck, Fred
andygere	posted 12-07-2002 02:43 AM ET (US) Steel, steel, steel. Mine are vintage '79, they don't leak, fit just right and I can pull them out and fill them at the gas station instead of the gas dock. The guages are remarkably accurate too. I think Mirrax will still make you a pair for about the price of a Pate, go back in the OEM threads a year or so.
Clark Roberts	posted 12-07-2002 07:47 AM ET (US) An advantage (for me) of the Moeler is that it is semi-transparent and the fuel level can be seen easily making a gauge or sight tube unnecessary (so long as you can see the tank).>
Samars	posted 12-09-2002 04:02 PM ET (US) I am with Andy on this one. I have 2, 6 gallon steel tanks for my 13 footer (25 Evinrude they serve). They are vintage late 60's early 70's. With most of the boat original, I had them sand blasted and repainted their bright red original colors and re-worked the gauges...all works great. They come in and out the boat with ease. The only negative is the room they take up in the rear of the boat. But I do like the look of the originals.
weekendwarrior	posted 12-09-2002 04:32 PM ET (US) Steel tanks are best for durability and from what I understand they keep gas better for long periods of time, just keep an eye out for rust if the tank is exposed and keep it in check. Personally I'm now using a plastic tank simply because I got a translucent one and I can see how much gas I have left without relying on a gague. I got an Attwood 12 gal at Sports Authority for about $50. I've had it for only a couple of months but it seems to be holding up so far. Also the filler cap is in the center so when the tank is completely full it doesn't spill out when the gas sloshes like some tanks with the filler off to one side. Here it is (fear this long link): http://www.attwoodmarine.com/Products/parts.asp?ProductID=529&path=fuel&category=5>ype=1&group=0&subgroup=0&categoryname=Fuel+and+Motor+Equipment&typename=Portable+Fuel+Tank+and+Fittings&headername=Fuel+and+Motor+Equipment
Jimm	posted 12-09-2002 05:49 PM ET (US) Thanks for your opinions; nice going Warrior, with that looong URL. Now you've probably brought JIMH down on us. :-)...Jim
weekendwarrior	posted 12-09-2002 06:15 PM ET (US) Woopsie, sorry about killing the line wrapping. I didn't realize that it wouldn't automatically wrap that thing. Yikes!