[Public-List] Question about instability caused by tank location.

[Mike Lehman]

Michael,

I helped to install about tanks in about 10 boats, mine included, about 25 
years ago. I only have one tank, starboard side. It counter-balances the ice 
box. I have never noticed any difference in stability or excessive 
rocking...in fact you don't even know the tank is there!

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Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2011 10:44 PM
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Subject: [Public-List] Question about instability caused by tank location.



Hello all,

I have an inquiry about what other Alberg owners think about mounting tanks 
out board against the hull inside the cockpit lockers. I am planning to 
mount two 18 gallon tanks one in each of the cockpit lockers. I am 
interested to hear from owners who have saddle tanks mounted in the cockpit 
lockers. Has anyone noticed any boat instability or excessive rocking 
because of the extra weight of full tanks mounted so far outboard of the 
center-line? What gallon size tanks do you have mounted in the cockpit 
lockers? Originally I was hoping to mount the tanks closer to the 
center-line, but they would take up valuable storage space in the lockers. 
Does anyone have advice against mounting the tanks out board against the 
hull? I believe several of you have tanks mounted in this location and 
wanted to know if you have observed any problems. Thanks for your input.

Michael #133
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