fuel tanks...the whole truth...

[Shutterbug]

cfr and abyc codes state,a fuel tank can't be used as a support,right ???
well....take a look at the grady's...grady uses 2"x4" spanned accross the tanks,toe screwed into the stringers,then there's 3/4" plywood screwed onto the 2x4 to support the deck...the 2x4's rest on the tanks...the fuel tanks support the decks in these boats...so much for that great grady white construction huh ???

hmmm, you've hit the nail on the head. I'm due for replacement tanks, hopefully this winter. Replaced fuel fill hoses, vent and fuel lines in 03. Doesn't look as though I've much choice on using the fuel tanks to support the deck. Any guidance, please? 87 Grady Offshore 24. Thanks.

[Cardinal Joe]

not only do I strap them or cleat them down and in I foam them all the new foam's are great and they should not get water around them anyway. that is small boats with underdeck I speak of Mako / intrepid /grady hatts and topaz have straps.. but I use foam on small boats ...

OK - Who knows about these New Closed Cell Foams ?????????? Cardinal Joe