[617789]

I have a 32 Blackfin w/3208 Cats and need extra fuel for canyon trips. I am very interested in any info on fuel bladders. Does anyone use one? Can anyone give advice on using them or brands that are quality. Thanks.

 

[Lobsterhead]

I was also looking for safe gasoline bladder tanks for a 29' Tiara. 50 - 100 gallons and above deck is fine. I have seen some for diesel that are soft and collapse after they have been emptied, any ideas?

 

[leakyrivot]

They make large above deck gasoline tanks, ie 25 gallons and probably even larger.

I'd be more inclined to just add sub-deck or saddle fuel capacity or mabye jerry-jug if it's only a trip or two a season, but above deck tanks could be an option. Once emptied they could be stored up on the bow or hardtop.

Jon

 

[MakoMike]

Do a search, I think I recall that we have discussed ths several times in the past.

 

[PURSUIT2]

one option:

www.pillowtanks.com

 

[HappyCamper]

I forgot who it was but someone converted their fresh water tank into a fuel tank. I thought that was genius for a fishing boat. Carry your own freakin fresh water.

This post edited by HappyCamper 09:50 AM 07/08/2006

 

[628325]

This is now my second year using the 100 gallon pillow bladder I purchased from pillowtanks.com Its very easy to use if u have the proper space for it. I strap it on the hardtop of my 33 wellcraft coastal. We fill it up and when we get out there attach the hose which is the same as a normal gas station hose with a handle and everything. once attached just hit the ball valve and let her flow. I highly reccomend one of these ONLY if you have a perfect spot for it..it is a giant pillow bomb and if handled incorrectly....yea...

 

[Fishbust]

fuel tanks...

I don't know, the thought of those pillow things freaks me out a little. And even putting something filled with fuel up above me.

I would think there would be some room somewhere on a 32 footer to put an auxiliary aluminum fuel tank and valved for convenience for switching where you take fuel from.