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Largest Tank Size

Posted By: Ken Scheben
Date: Sunday, 25 June 2006, at 12:54 a.m.

Well, I've made the decision to replace the rear glass tank in my 1986 28 ft Bahia Mar. I was having some engine work done and found the evil black goo so the glass tanks must go. I was wondering if anyone knows the capacity of the largest aluminum tank that can be fabricated for this hull? I use the boat for Canyon fishing in the Northeast so capacity is critically important. The rear fiberglass tank is 190 gallons and the front tank is 73. I am hoping to only replace the rear tank and hopefully find room for another 60+ gallons back there. If that works out, I could possibly retire the front tank completely without having to replace it. The cost of replacing the front tank is prohibitive because it requires the removal of 1 engine and the air conditioning system. Thanks in advance for any help!

Ken
Babylon, NY