By Tom Burden, Last updated: 2/3/2023
Typical Permanent Gasoline Tank
The ABYC specifies that permanent tanks must be grounded, vented to the outside, and accessible for inspection and testing. All components must meet certain standards for mechanical strength, burst pressure, and fire retardance.
Required Components
- 1 1/2" deck fill fitting
- 1 1/2" fill hose (SAE Type A-2)
- Two 1 3/4"–2 5/8" hose clamps
- Thru-hull vent fitting
- 5/8" vent hose (SAE Type A-2)
- Two 3/4"–1 1/2" hose clamps
- 3/8" feed hose (SAE Type A-1)
- 1/4" NPT male to 3/8" male hose barb
- Two 1/2"–1 1/8" hose clamps
- Tank hold-down straps
- Pipe thread sealing tape (to seal threaded connections)
Optional Components
- Fuel sending units
- Shutoff valve (anti-siphon protection)
- Fuel return fitting & hose (diesel only)