Hi,
Yet another question for the experts out there... I have a 34 year old boat, and I'm not really sure whether the fuel tank mounting system is still considered a "good" or "acceptable" practice. But since I'm taking it the tank for instpection this weekend, now is the time to find out how it OUGHT to be done. And fix whatever needs fixing.
Under my cockpit sole are two 2x4s which have been glassed into the sole. They appear to be structurally sound. There are metal brackets mounted to the outsides of these 2x4s which have a sort of a D-ring shaped end. The fuel tank (12 gallon) is then strapped to the 2x4s with nylon webbing ~ 1" wide. I believe the straps are knotted on one side. The assembly appears reasonably rigid to me.
Questions:
Just wondered if there is some ABYC code I need to be aware of, or some special consideration for strapping? Or even an "Oh My God, you have WHAT holding up your tank?!?!?"
As always, thanks in advance!
-Chris
Yet another question for the experts out there... I have a 34 year old boat, and I'm not really sure whether the fuel tank mounting system is still considered a "good" or "acceptable" practice. But since I'm taking it the tank for instpection this weekend, now is the time to find out how it OUGHT to be done. And fix whatever needs fixing.
Under my cockpit sole are two 2x4s which have been glassed into the sole. They appear to be structurally sound. There are metal brackets mounted to the outsides of these 2x4s which have a sort of a D-ring shaped end. The fuel tank (12 gallon) is then strapped to the 2x4s with nylon webbing ~ 1" wide. I believe the straps are knotted on one side. The assembly appears reasonably rigid to me.
Questions:
- Is this still considered an acceptable method for securing a suspended fuel tank?
- Is there a better way to attach the strapping than a knot? Some kind of bracket / buckle?
Just wondered if there is some ABYC code I need to be aware of, or some special consideration for strapping? Or even an "Oh My God, you have WHAT holding up your tank?!?!?"
As always, thanks in advance!
-Chris