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Author	Topic:   Belly Tank
TommyWhaler	posted 12-08-2013 03:21 PM ET (US)         Has anyone with a 1973 Outrage 21 used a plastic belly tank from Moeller or any other manufacturer with good results? If so, what was the tank model? I am aware that I can buy an aluminum replacement for a little bit more, and I am not interested in saddle bag tanks. Thanks
Phil T	posted 12-12-2013 10:03 AM ET (US)             I think the reason for no replies is the cavity shape off-center V does not match up with the Moeller product offerings.
TommyWhaler	posted 12-14-2013 09:23 PM ET (US)             Thank you Phil. Well, the thought is to foam it in place. The reason for plastic is that it should outlast aluminum, but I am no expert.
dfmcintyre	posted 12-15-2013 05:52 PM ET (US)             Tommy - I think with proper care, an aluminum tank will last, easily 30+ years.
Jerry Townsend	posted 12-15-2013 11:21 PM ET (US)             A belly tank on a 21 will be 50 + gallons. A tank of such capacity should be baffled to prevent sloshing loads on the ends of the tank. Though I am not certain, I think that baffling a plastic tank is not possible - whereas baffling aluminum tanks of this size is common procedure. Check with Whaler and/or a commercial tank manufacturer and get their recommendations regarding baffeling. --- Jerry/Idaho

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