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I have 3 portable plastic 5 gallon diesel fuel tanks and 2 portable 5 gallon water tanks, to supplement the permanent 16 gallon diesel fuel and 26 gallon water tanks on my boat for my occasional coastal passages.
While many store the tanks in the cockpit or on deck attached to the stanchions, I have read that is not safe as a boarding wave may sweep the tank and stanchion off the boat. I also don't like the cockpit being crowded with portable tanks or my ability to move forward impeded by tanks on the side decks.
Instead, I am considering installing 2 padeyes in unobtrusive locations on the cabin floor liner, then using a ratchet strap to secure the tanks and a spare battery to the interior liner. This would keep the weight of these portable tanks and spare battery (approximately 250 lbs.) low and centered and secure inside the boat. I really don't want the expense and inconvenience of adding permanent supplemental tankage for the occasional coastal trip.
Other than the potential odor, is there any downside to this approach?
While many store the tanks in the cockpit or on deck attached to the stanchions, I have read that is not safe as a boarding wave may sweep the tank and stanchion off the boat. I also don't like the cockpit being crowded with portable tanks or my ability to move forward impeded by tanks on the side decks.
Instead, I am considering installing 2 padeyes in unobtrusive locations on the cabin floor liner, then using a ratchet strap to secure the tanks and a spare battery to the interior liner. This would keep the weight of these portable tanks and spare battery (approximately 250 lbs.) low and centered and secure inside the boat. I really don't want the expense and inconvenience of adding permanent supplemental tankage for the occasional coastal trip.
Other than the potential odor, is there any downside to this approach?