Storing Tanks on boat

[SM Diver]

I am looking for suggestions for the best way to store tanks on my boat. I have a Venture 34 w/ twin 250 yamaha outboards. It is used for fishing 75% and now diving 25%. I make this point because when fishing, I don't want permant racks that interfere with fishing. There are several very large hatches with room for storage. There is also a large diving platform, which could theoretically have racks.

Any suggestions on how I should go about this would be appreciated.

Scott
Tampa

 

[Paul168341]

Hi Scott,
There is a manufacturer of tank racks that will attach to the gunwhales but fold down when not in use. I'll try to look it up and PM the info. I think they can be found in the Viking catalog.

 

[Stone]

Scott,

I'm quite pleased with the fold-down racks I put on my boat. When folded down, they are almost completely out of the way. In the picture below, you can see 3 tank holders in use, but there are three more folded away behind the cooler.

I installed a 4-foot rail on the transom, and cut another 4-foot rail in half so I could mount two tanks on each side in the stern.

I bought the adjustable holders which can fit any size (diameter) tank.

 

[Paul168341]

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That's the one!

Stone, who makes those?

 

[Stone]

The racks and accessories have their own page (p. 141 in the 2001 LeisurePro catalog). It says "Roll Control Systems" at the top of the page (like other pages say "Zeagle" or "Henderson").

 

[Stone]

Here is the website for Roll Control System

 

[MSilvia]

I've been on several boats that used a combination of hooks and cords to secure tanks, and it's both cheap and effective.

 

[SM Diver]

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. That looks like the ticket.

Scott

 

[The Zer]

The roll control system is great. I've used that type of tank rack for 10 years. Best part about it is that it only takes a second to remove the tank brackets from the track, if you're not using your boat for diving (should that ever occur).