wbrent 1 #1 Posted February 6 Just bought a J 29 with an outboard. While wondering what to do with the gas tank I found a ten year old thread where someone made a molded compartment in the rear end of the cockpit to fit a standard tank. Anyone know if it’s available to buy somewhere or is it a one off. Do I just need to try and make my own or have a local fibreglass guy make one? What’s everyone else do with there gas tanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sailman 149 #2 Posted February 6 Why would you leave it in the cockpit? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crashtestdummy 6 #3 Posted February 6 The top 2 29’s in the country leave a 5 gallon(full) tank all the way forward of v berth and run the hose aft. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobbyZ 0 #4 Posted February 6 No reason to put the gasoline in the cabin. Cliff sold me a fuel cubby a few years ago that creates a fiberglass bin in the aft wall of the cockpit. Fits my autohelm a three gallon fuel tank and a six pack. I can get you some specifics if you want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wbrent 1 #5 Posted February 6 5 hours ago, BobbyZ said: No reason to put the gasoline in the cabin. Cliff sold me a fuel cubby a few years ago that creates a fiberglass bin in the aft wall of the cockpit. Fits my autohelm a three gallon fuel tank and a six pack. I can get you some specifics if you want. Yes please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
solosailor 372 #6 Posted February 7 Are you racing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wbrent 1 #7 Posted February 7 I am racing. But I’m not serious enough to make me want to store it in the bow of the boat. I don’t even want to put it anywhere down below. The cubby in the cockpit is what I’m looking for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobbyZ 0 #8 Posted February 8 The guys email address is Cliffruckstuhl@att.net I epoxied a support brace in the back of the cubby. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sailman 149 #9 Posted February 8 How would you access the rudder gudgeons or outboard bracket with this installation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobbyZ 0 #10 Posted February 8 It doesn’t go so far back that you can’t easily get a wrench on the nuts. Or you could remove it and get to the nuts from the cockpit without having to crawl past the quarter berth to the transom. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobbyZ 0 #11 Posted February 8 The outboard bracket is to the side so access to that isn’t affected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bow 0 #12 Posted February 9 I made one of these cuddies over the winder this year for our J29. Using a simple plug mold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobbyZ 0 #13 Posted February 9 Looks very similar to the one I bought, but you aren't screwing it in -- did you just rely on epoxy or 5200? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bow 0 #14 Posted February 9 It will be screwed(bolted) in, this photo is just pre-mounting holes being drilled. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobbyZ 0 #15 Posted February 9 It looks really good. And, its nice to be able to remove the cubby if you ever need to... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug zitski 287 #16 Posted February 9 On 2/6/2021 at 6:37 AM, wbrent said: Just bought a J 29 with an outboard. While wondering what to do with the gas tank I found a ten year old thread where someone made a molded compartment in the rear end of the cockpit to fit a standard tank. Anyone know if it’s available to buy somewhere or is it a one off. Do I just need to try and make my own or have a local fibreglass guy make one? What’s everyone else do with there gas tanks. Don’t know your application for spare gasoline it’s common to use Rotopax fuel containers fastened to the base of the stern pulpit or on the transom choose the color white , less heat buildup , better looking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
