wbrent 1 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sailman 412 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Why would you leave it in the cockpit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crashtestdummy 17 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobbyZ 0 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wbrent 1 Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
solosailor 622 Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Are you racing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wbrent 1 Posted February 7, 2021 Author Share Posted February 7, 2021 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobbyZ 0 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 The guys email address is [email protected] I epoxied a support brace in the back of the cubby. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sailman 412 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 How would you access the rudder gudgeons or outboard bracket with this installation Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobbyZ 0 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobbyZ 0 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 The outboard bracket is to the side so access to that isn’t affected. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bow 0 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 I made one of these cuddies over the winder this year for our J29. Using a simple plug mold. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobbyZ 0 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Looks very similar to the one I bought, but you aren't screwing it in -- did you just rely on epoxy or 5200? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bow 0 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 It will be screwed(bolted) in, this photo is just pre-mounting holes being drilled. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobbyZ 0 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 It looks really good. And, its nice to be able to remove the cubby if you ever need to... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
slug zitski 576 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alifish 2 Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Interesting that the top two J/29s put their fuel tanks in the bow and run a hose all the way to the OB??? WTF how hard does the fuel pump have to work to get the gas all way back there granted the bulb can pump it up the first time but really? When I put mine in the space where a IB generally fits I had problems with the fuel pump numerous times! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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