On Tue, 13 Jan 2004 12:29:45 GMT, "RG"
wrote:
I'm rebuilding a '89 El Pescador (www.elpescadorboats.com) and she is having
a 50 hp Yamaha 2 cycle installed today. I can easily fit a 12 gallon tank
under the console, but wonder what size tank most owners of small flats
skiffs have in their boats?

I can probably get double that capacity in, if I buy one that is configured
correctly, and I will have to raise the console to get it in initially.

At this time, my usage is only for short runs, not too far from the launch,
but more fuel capacity might open new vistas for fishing.
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You'll be burning 3 to 4 gallons per hour at cruising speed so I'd
recommend at least 15 to 20 gallons. One possibility is to carry a
second tank, either a 6 or a 12, and run from that once in a while to
keep the fuel fresh.