How should I protect the bottom of a metal fuel tank?

[outboardnut]

Well I found a great 3 gal fuel tank
How to you guys protect the bottom. Split a hose and glue?
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[frankr]

I set mine on a piece of indoor-outdoor carpet. Not so much to protect the tank, but to keep it from rubbing around on the aluminum boat bottom.

[Anonymous]

Ebay listing #360811548121 for metal fuel tanks. Very nice price.

[bob-d]

I use the thick foam pads that you kneel on when gardening. They are about 1 1/2″ thick . Helps absorb noise as well when you hit waves.
Bob D

[h20lew]

I was researching this topic last night… great minds think alike. I have some existing tanks that have white trim and I’d like to match that.

I haven’t confirmed the dimensions yet but I did find this on amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/White-small-0-375-height-0-093/dp/B00KI2CCSS

There are other similar items. “Edge trim” or “edge guard” is the item to be searching for. If anyone has a specific recommendation for trim in white – please post.

• This reply was modified 5 years, 11 months ago by h20lew.

[labrador-guy]

I use old floor mats from a car. I also never let tank set on the ground very long. All my cans are stored inside on a raised platform and covered with an old rug. Condensation from weather change will mess your gas can up inside real quick.

dale

[lloyd]

I use a split rubber hose. No need to use glue.

[amuller]

Boat places used to sell the white edge trim stuff for putting around tank bottom seams. I have used it but think it may trap water and contribute to deterioration of the tank.

[olcah]

I use a rubber door mat about 1/2″ thick found at local discount store. Same approach as F.Robb. Works well to protect the boat and the tank. Simple and good.

[outbdnut2]

I have used use small rubber-backed rugs with a low pile so easy to keep clean. These are often advertised as rugs that will not slip on a smooth floor. I cut them down to a couple inches larger than the tank on all sides.
Dave

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