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<DIV><FONT size=2>I installed a West Marine (Tempo)18 gal diesel tank in the
starboard cockpit locker on a liner model A30.Sitting on the liner it is
snugly against the hull and does not intrude into the locker storage space.If
the tank had been 1" lower,or the liner ledge an inch lower it would have
simplified the task a lot..I repositioned the deck filler so that the tank
fill opening is directly beneath it and can use a calibrated dipstick
to check fuel level and pump the tank out if necessary for cleaning
or condensation removal.Connecting the deck fill to the tank fill
opening was the trickiest part through tight access.That is where an extra inch
would have made a lot of difference.Without the liner you can glass in a platfom
at just the right height.The tank is secured by a 2"x"2" across the front
fixed to the ply bukheads at the forward and aft ends of the locker spray
foamed between the back of tank and hull and the top of the the tank and
the deck.The very short length of rigid fill hose also helps to prevent
movement.The West Marine web site shows the tank at $174.99 and there are port
or starboard models.The WM codes are 107268 and 435891.The tanks are suitable
for gas or diesel.After roller furling on the headsail it is the best
modification I've made.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Peter Amos</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Tait #478</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>