two fuel tanks?
I currently have a 45L undefloor tank which does me nicely for potting around the Sound, but if I want to head out deeper I have to take a couple of jerry cans on board - less than desirable. I need range on a budget!
I initially considered putting a larger tank in place of the 45L one, but at $400 a pop for an 80/90L tak I was a bit put off.
So my thought is this - buy a second 45L tank ($150) and strap it down underneath my outboard splash well and run two tanks for a total of 90L. Now is it just a case of teeing the new line onto the existing line with a primer bulb? Or would I need to have a switch to choose which tank to draw from?
Outboard is a oil injected 70hp Yamaha 2 stroke (1991) if that makes any difference.
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pgreen1
Posts: 395
Date Joined: 20/02/08
Yes you would need to tee
Yes you would need to tee the connection I run two tanks in my boat and just use a stainless steel ball valve on each line that way I can choose which tank I want to run.
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feral1975
Posts: 638
Date Joined: 22/02/07
If you have the room , i
If you have the room , i just fitted a plastic 127 litre tank with an internal bladder and made a aliminium frame around it with a hinged lid and upholstered seat cost $265 for the tank
BQ544
Posts: 361
Date Joined: 22/10/06
quick release Fitting
I have 120 L underfloor and put 50L portable down the back under the splash well. Put quick release Fittings in the main line before the filter. Then if I want to run the spare tank I just unclip that quick release and the hose on the spare has male quick release and just snap them togeather. That way you still filter your portable tank and you just use your same primer bulb.
Teeing in works with a ball valve but its not as easy if you want to take it in and out often. With the quick release you only need to put your extra tank in when you do big trips.
diji
Posts: 404
Date Joined: 31/03/07
Dont use a T fitting
If ya going to branch the two lines into one use a Y fitting a lot less reduction in to one line better flow
you can still use the quick release fittings to the tanks which is good as you can have multiple tanks
Faulkner Family
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Date Joined: 11/03/08
take into account
the weight factor as to where you put the extra tank as it may affect the way your boat handles
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