I considered installing a permanent tank because I hated the tank underfoot.
After reading many comments about fumes, grounding, etc. I decided to install a
folding platform where my top step was on the stern and lowered the steps one
step height. This puts the bottom step far enough into the water that I can get
a foot on it IF I fall overboard (with vest of course) and the fuel tank fits
nicely and is held with bunge. I leave it there in the slip and only remove it
when trailering. I use the small fuel tank, (3 gal?), but you could probably
use a 6 gal w/o too much difficulty. No venting problem and the darnded thing
isn't under your feet mixed up with the main sheet, the jib sheets and
whatever. The steps are now useable for someone who is not a contortionist.
Just a suggestion, but it works for me.
Ted Duke
WWP19 #626
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> Hello Everyone
> I was wondering if anyone has installed a fuel tank in a P19? I was
> thinking of mounting it in the rear birth on the port side, I would have to
> cut the cushion shorter and it would shorten the sleeping space but my son
> could still sleep there. I will build it out of aluminium, as I have the
> equipment to weld it myself. Any recommendations as to which fittings I
> will need to fill and vent the tank outside? What fitting will I need to go
> through the transom with the fuel line to make it weather proof?
> Unfortunately I don't live anywhere near any marine supply stores so my
> ordering has to be done from catalogs.
> Thanks
> Harold Ingram