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Tim wrote:
Wayne.B
On Fri, 8 Jun 2018 06:53:14 -0700 (PDT), Tim
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Quoting that famous line from Jaws, "We're going to need a bigger
boat", or at least a bit more fuel in this case. That would be a
great trip. Hope you can figure out a way to do it.

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Wayne, I’m not sure how this is equipped as far as fuel capacity goes.
However I do have a couple large 12 or 15 gal. ( don’t remember which
size) Moehler red plastic tanks I’ve picked up along the way. I’m even
thinking on mounting two long 30 gal tank/cells on both sides. Those are
led 2-smokers are a thirsty lot. But still cheaper than going 4 cycle
outboard or converting to I/O. I/O would be great. They can be had from
clapped out runabouts for cheap. The conversion is way high though...


You are an electrical guy. Build an inboard with a generator attached.
Take the power head off an old 2 stroke and add an electric motor. I have
though for a time that that would be a cure for the high priced 4 stroke
O/B’s.