Need a 200 or 250 Diesel Fuel Bladder. Used in good condition or new
Anyone have for sale or know a good link to where they are sold. I am not having much success finding bladders using google.
Thanks
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06-19-2011 09:39 PM #1Registered Member
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Wanted--Diesel Fuel Bladder(s)
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06-20-2011 11:35 AM #2
Re: Wanted--Diesel Fuel Bladder(s)
Try the following company in Ramsey, NJ. Very good reputation.
http://www.atlinc.com/index.htmlLarry Kaplan
Former Owner of
1980 60' Sportfish
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06-21-2011 10:22 AM #3Senior Member
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Re: Wanted--Diesel Fuel Bladder(s)
I use the 200 gal model from ATL. I need it to have the range to fish the NE canyons. One warning: be sure you strap it down properly. The straps must go over each of the 4 flat side edges. If you strap it as they show in the photo, with 2 of the 4 straps crossing one side and the other 2 crossing the other side, but no straps across the two remaining sides, it can slip out from under the straps. I almost lost mine full in 6' seas 80 miles out a couple years ago. It was a bad scene. I had to put 2 men on the bow for most of an hour and transfer fuel while I kept the bow in the wind.
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06-21-2011 12:14 PM #4Registered Member
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Thanks Micro, good site, looking closely at ATL products.
Thanks Bob, very good advice, will certainly follow.
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06-30-2011 11:33 AM #5
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Just thinking out loud........
Can a 1985 45C structurally handle a 300 gallon pillow tank on the bow ? Are the bow and midship cleats a sufficient anchor point to properly secure it ? Could anyone comment specifically how they would safely tie-down the tank ? At a conservative estimate, I am at 2400 lbs for the pillow tank plus fuel, right ?
Also how do you safely and efficiently transfer the fuel ? Electric pump I suppose ? Thank you for any help.
Greg
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06-30-2011 01:07 PM #6Registered Member
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Re: Wanted--Diesel Fuel Bladder(s)
Greg, good questions.
I await replies from our distinguished posters.
Another question I've been pondering is that with 2,400 lbs of added weight, what does that do to your fuel burn rate? I suppose it depnds on the boat and Diesels types you are running. With twin-C12's, I'm not sure what the extra fuel adds to the range of a 45 ft Hatteras (1987).
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07-01-2011 09:15 AM #7Senior Member
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Re: Wanted--Diesel Fuel Bladder(s)
Any time I thought about a pillow tank, I envisioned putting it in the cockpit against the transom and securing it from the stern cleats on each side. 12V transfer pump into one fuel fill - can move fuel from tank to tank with positioning of valves for suppy/return lines on fuel manifold. Roll it up and stow when empty. Only use for us would be on trip from Key West to Yucatan which is too far for us on internal fuel. Have thought about that trip, but don't expect that to happen soon if ever. Isn't the cockpit a better place than the foredeck? I know it is in the way for while, but seems lower CG, more secure, less risk if caught in a storm, etc. Am I thinking way off?
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07-01-2011 01:16 PM #8Senior Member
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Re: Wanted--Diesel Fuel Bladder(s)
No problem with the structural question. The load is spread out. As long as you strap it properly - with a strap crossing each of the four staight sides - you're fine. I transfer fuel via gravity feed. Give the pillow a push and the fuel starts to flow. I takes about an hour for my 200 gal tank.
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