Who builds fuel tanks for a decent price in central Florida

[skinnypockets]

I'm working on a sled project and need someone to build a fuel tank. Tank size is 28 in. x 24 in. x 7 in high with the normal filler neck, sending unit, line and vent connections.
Would also like a 1 in. x 3 in. sump / water trap in the bottom directly under the filler neck.

Looking for someone in the Orlando, Melborne, Titusville area.
Please only recommend builders you have bought from and have a good reputation. Thanks in advance, Rich

[kwanjangnihm]

Rich a friend had a custom aluminum tank made for his boat from this manufacturer. http://www.bestfab.com/
The measurements were exact and he was very satisfied. Not sure if its close to you. Hope this helps.

[hogdoggin]

I've always had mine built by aluimtec in Orlando they do a nice job. I think they are usually around 10 dollars per gallon.

[bkmail]

RDS alumninum tanks in Florida builds them for less than I can and they come complete with gauge sensor, cap, etc... They ship quickly and we have been happy using them.
Bk

[flcracker9]

Not sure if this is allowed on here, but there's a few independant guys on the Southern Airboat Facebook page that build any style you want at a decent price. You may want to look there?

[skinnypockets]

Thanks for all the great leads, I'll be making some calls tomorrow for quotes.

kwanjangnihm, Bestfabs website says they can build them out of stainless and I like that but I'll have to see how that compares to aluminum price wise. They also appear to be a large company and may not be interested in my little project.

hogdoggin, Alumitec is much closer and I have done business with them before, good people just didn't know they built tanks.

bkmail, RDS looks good on their website and has in-stock tanks similar to what I need so I will be calling them also.


flcracker9, I would actually prefer to support someone with a small business because that's how I've made my living most of my life but with all the bad stories I've read lately
about people getting ripped off I will only consider someone who is highly recommended by other airboaters.

Thanks again everyone, I'll let you know who I decide to go with. Rich

[bkmail]

Support the independent guy, locally if you can.
Bk

[SWAMPHUNTER45]

Alumitech boys did mine. They are locally owned, honest and always do a great job for me.
My choice has the manual fuel gauge that works off a magnet, I didn't want a sight tube and a lot of the other tanks I had seen on the market were using that clear tube. It's nice to take a quick look but if it cracks there goes all your gas right into the bilge.

[Weskeep75]

Joe Cribb- Spot On Marine Fab 407-687-7581

[BUSHHOG85]

^^^he built an oil tank for my s/c 480. Did a great job.

[skinnypockets]

^^^he built an oil tank for my s/c 480. Did a great job.

BUSHHOG85, Are you referring to Joe Cribb- Spot On Marine Fab 407-687-7581 ? If so, where is he located? Thanks, Rich

[BUSHHOG85]

Yes He is in the Sanford area.