[Public-list] Variation of A30s & fuel tank

[Robert E Johns]

On Mar 24, 2005, at 8:39 AM, Jay Davenport wrote:
> This tank was designed uniquely for my boat, which has an Atomic 4 
> engine (gas). RDS could easily add a diesel return line if requested. 
> The tank is heavy aluminum, with baffles, grounds, & fuel level sender 
> installed. I also had them weld flanges to it to facilitate attaching 
> the tank to the boat.

Jay,
I'm impressed with RDS. i called them and gave them the part # of your 
tank, Lamar asked for my email address, and when I asked how long it 
would take to get it, he said check your email, its already there. And 
it was.

The drawing looks really good - locations of everything, not just tank 
dimensions as the catalogs do. The 34" length of the tank solves the 
problem I ran into with the  tank I wanted to install, which was too 
long because the new deck layout put a scupper in the way.

The drawing does  not show the flanges that you said you had installed. 
Could you describe how the tank is mounted and secured?  Was a platform 
installed in the sail locker to support the tank, and where are the 
flanges located on the tank? Would you relocate any of the fittings on 
the tank as built for you?

I appreciate all of the help. You tank design will probably be useful 
to other A30 owners with the 'new' deck layout.

Many thanks,
				Bob, Wind Call, #397


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