Fuel cell for my boat ***Pics inside***

**LONGEVITY** · 09-01-2009, 11:55 PM

Originally Posted by matteh99

I have been watching this thread for a while now but have avoided contributing. It seems like the main point people are trying to make is if you life and safety depend on something keep an eye on it. It doesn't matter who welded it you or a pro or if it isn't welded at all. Gas is no joke as steve pointed out. Any fuel system left un maintained has the potential for leaks. True if you tank is new and professionally made it is less likely to have problems than a old home made one but it is still worth checking every so often. I had a friend with a old POS car and when I was jump starting it I noticed that the fuel line leading to the injectors was leaking gas on top of the engine and spark plugs. Thankfully nothing caught fire but the potential was there for sure. As far as I know it was all factory fuel stuff but nobody had looked at it in 10 years or more. How often should you check stuff?? I have no idea but more often than never.

I know most people here on the forum are older and more experienced than me so I don't mean to sound preachy and I am sure everyone already knows it is good to be safe. But I also think it's good to have a reminder every now and then.

Eric

Very good point Eric.

**huck_this** · 09-02-2009, 08:11 PM

My ass is in that boat and so are my girlfriend, her kids and the dog. I would not jeopardize my life or anyone elses. I checked that tank. Put water in it and pressurized it for 2 days. I am watching it like a Hawk. Check before and after any outing I do with the boat.

If I wouldn't have felt comfortable about it, I would have scraped the project.

How many of you know of a person riding a Chinese made bicycle. How do you know that the steerer tube on the frame will crack off and the person smashes his face against the road and breaking his teeth/nose and or jaw.

**LONGEVITY** · 09-03-2009, 02:38 PM

Huck,

No one else knows the importance of your family's safety more than you so I am confident you are on top of your build to insure that everything is 110% ok.

I personally want to thank you for sharing your work on our welding forum.

Simon

**arandall** · 09-04-2009, 02:21 PM

Huck:
I'd ride in your boat.

Cheers,
Art R.

**junes** · 09-04-2009, 02:50 PM

I was just tryin to explain how to corecrly build a fuel tank. If you put water in the tank and presurize it it's no different then not putting water in it. Also usually we dons test with water due to differences in viscositys. Do you understand what I was saying about how the baffels were not designed right? From what I can see at least.

**huck_this** · 09-04-2009, 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by junes

I was just tryin to explain how to corecrly build a fuel tank. If you put water in the tank and presurize it it's no different then not putting water in it. Also usually we dons test with water due to differences in viscositys. Do you understand what I was saying about how the baffels were not designed right? From what I can see at least.

I understand your concern, but....the baffles are Ok. Pictures were taken with uncompleted product. I was so carried away by finishing it for the season, I didn't take more pictures.

**junes** · 09-04-2009, 09:41 PM

Ok I will take your word on it. Have a good time on the boat. Is that a 2 stroke or 4 stroke motor?

**BearNPum** · 09-04-2009, 09:52 PM

huck_this, which mill do you have in your shop?

**huck_this** · 09-08-2009, 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by BearNPum

huck_this, which mill do you have in your shop?

It's from Craftex. A tool distributor here in Canada.

**ksmeggy** · 10-04-2009, 10:49 AM

Nice tank, huck, and I'll look out for you next season. My boat is in Pointe-Calumet, between Oka and Deux-Montagnes. Of course it's not as fast as yours (hull speed is 7.2 knots, 4-stroke Honda 7.5 hp), and it carries a lot more sail.

I may copy parts of your design next year, but in stainless. For a fresh water tank.