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Bert28 · 11-16-2007, 08:21 AM

I'm just finishing up on a total restore of my 73 Bertram 28. Since I had her totally stripped down, I replaced the tank with a custom aluminum that I designed from bulkhead and clearance dimentions. It holds 195 gallons and was welded by a friend of mine in his fabrication shop costing me $900. I then coated the tank in Awlgrip. I called Hightide Marine and they would only warranty their fiberglass tank for 5 years. I thought of making my own fiberglass tank, but all the resin suppliers told me the same thing, even the corrosive tank makers that they would only warranty for no more than 5 years. Hope I made the right decision, time will tell.

11-16-2007, 08:21 AM	#7
Bert28 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2	I'm just finishing up on a total restore of my 73 Bertram 28. Since I had her totally stripped down, I replaced the tank with a custom aluminum that I designed from bulkhead and clearance dimentions. It holds 195 gallons and was welded by a friend of mine in his fabrication shop costing me $900. I then coated the tank in Awlgrip. I called Hightide Marine and they would only warranty their fiberglass tank for 5 years. I thought of making my own fiberglass tank, but all the resin suppliers told me the same thing, even the corrosive tank makers that they would only warranty for no more than 5 years. Hope I made the right decision, time will tell.