Fuel storage solutions???
Submitted by scotty70 on Mon, 2015-09-07 19:24
hey all
Like to go out further but restricted by fuel capacity
Use the portable 25 litre tanks have( 3 of them ) but take up a lot of room if keep adding them to get out further.
Was wondering if others had a similar issue and how they overcome it???
Cheers
burnz
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Bigger boat.
Bigger boat.
scotty70
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hahahahhaha yeah I wish in
hahahahhaha yeah I wish in future I hope..:)))
Rob H
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or a sail
or a sail
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scotty70
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laughing yeah that could work
laughing yeah that could work ...
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how far out is the 75ltrs
how far out is the 75ltrs getting you? boat size engine size?
scotty70
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got a JOHNSON 90 Hp 2 stroke
got a JOHNSON 90 Hp 2 stroke on 16 ft guardian mate go out as far as one tank allows and then have one back so always have one spare....just wondered if any other options is all..:)))
resurgence
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Fuel bladders
They come in all shapes and sizes. Google it, you will find a number of different manufacturers.
scotty70
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ahhhh cheers cobba..will do
ahhhh cheers cobba..will do right now...thanks..:)))
Vinesh87
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Awesome but huge $$ can get
Awesome but huge $$ can get a custom tank with seat for the same price haha
scotty70
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yeah was wondering about
yeah was wondering about that...the bladders I found so far not cheap...might get a few quotes and see what options are for custom fuel tank as only got do it once then matey
Zac C
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http://www.fleximake.com.au/H
http://www.fleximake.com.au/Home/Product?Id=27d664ec-c867-4efe-ab6d-6e404e4c9929&SCID=SC0001 make a fair few different standard sizes and getting one custom built to size is also an option. Not to bad in prices compared to some of the custom ali ones I have priced up, if you give them dimensions they will give you a approx capacity.
Vinesh87
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Yeh $300 for 100l pillow, not
Yeh $300 for 100l pillow, not bad but takes up 1sqm of deck space. could sleep on it i guess ?
Vinesh87
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60l oil drums. Small enough
60l oil drums. Small enough to jiggle the fuel in. 3 would make a nice bench seat and get you to Rotto and back haha!
scotty70
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hahahhaha maybe not Rotto
hahahhaha maybe not Rotto mate ..but want to get out where the big pinkies are hiding.
ranmar850
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a four stroke...
You know you want one
Did 37 nm yesterday for 34 litres with the s/h F115. I now find two 25 litre tote tanks quite enough.
scotty70
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ya reckon the old Johnson
ya reckon the old Johnson might be past its use by date...never thought of the motor as starts everytime and been reliable but must be using shit load of juice???
ranmar850
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You'll notice a very big difference
Everyone tells you that, but you have to experience it to believe it. You'll get at least half as far again, even if you go up a bit in hp rating. Later model lean burns do even better, apparently.
scotty70
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rightio might do some
rightio might do some research mate..cheers would never of thought that the donk be the problem...another motor lot cheaper than a custom tank...:)))
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Get your carbys serviced if
Get your carbys serviced if you haven't already. Could save you some fuel
Paul H
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Had the same problem with my
Had the same problem with my tub - I did the carbs and it did make a very slight difference but not that much that I could ditch a tank. also thought about installing a tank underfloor and may still do this at some stage. But I ended up putting a 70hp 4 stroke Yammy on it - now have same if not better holeshot - more top end and best of all use less than half the juice and range easily doubled - haven't had 3 tanks in since.
Also very quiet and fume free and better safety wise especially when I'm fishing close to reefs
New motor will be dearer than a custom tank but if you can you won't regret it
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scotty70
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wow ...that's a bloody huge
wow ...that's a bloody huge diff mate..yeah the old motor might have to go by the sounds of it...that's a bloody big diff aye
catchalittle
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you can buy the red portable
you can buy the red portable 50lt fuel tanks
Nathan
scotty70
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ahhh cool no worries
ahhh cool no worries Nathan..still looking into all the options..cheers mate all advice appreciated only seen the 25 litre ones at bcf is all
Nath79
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Fuel
I have twin 85 johnsons old 2 st and get about 17 ltrs per hour per engine doin 17 - 20 knots , heavy glass boat too same make as yours with below deck tank hav thought of plumbing up 2 extra tanks though , but new 4 st be nice lol