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Best Way To Install Fuel Tank

Want to know best way to install poly fuel tank in Allied Princess Ketch, or best places. I'm planning on installing approx.20 gallon tank. Best way to attach to fiberglass? Etc.
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Want to know best way to install poly fuel tank in Allied Princess Ketch, or best places. I'm planning on installing approx.20 gallon tank. Best way to attach to fiberglass? Etc.
This probably won't help you at all, but when I pulled the original fuel tank out of the bilge underneath of the engine, I decided to install the new, (smaller) one above the engine.
I had heard that it would simplify bleeding and such.
I know that the weight should be kept low but I haven't noticed any difference.
Actually now that I have a deep bilge I keep some fresh water in it and have a y-valve on the water intake that I switch in order to purge the salt water from the engine after each use.
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