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Bertram 28 Fiberglass Fuel Tank

Discussion in 'Bertram Yacht' started by rdalessio, Apr 24, 2006.

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  1. rdalessio, Apr 24, 2006
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    rdalessio

    rdalessio New Member

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    Hi: My 1983 Bertram 28 has a fiberglass fuel tank and, with the change-over to ethanol gas, it is going to have to be replaced. Does anyone know where I can get the dimensions for this tank so that I can get a new one fabricated? It holds approximately 190 gallons. Thanks for your help.
    Regards, Dick
  2. CTdave, Apr 27, 2006
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    CTdave

    CTdave Senior Member

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    I would call Bertram directly. Have your hull ID. With that, they can tell you everything about your boat.
    I have read a few discussions about the ethinol/fiberglass tank problem & I hear talk of some sort of "coating" being sprayed into tanks to protect them.
    Good luck!
  3. PHILRAJOTTE, Jun 26, 2006
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    PHILRAJOTTE New Member

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    The Size Of Your Tank Should Be 79 Inches Long By 33 Inches Wide By 20inches Deep And Have Two Angles Oneach Side Running Down The Center Of The Boat I'm Building Two Of Those Tanks Right Now If You Need A Drawing Give A Call 1-888-594-9353
  4. Bert28, Nov 16, 2007
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    Bert28

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    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.