I have a 1950CL with the 3 liter engine. I don't think there's a safe way to
carry more fuel.
A day of wakeboarding with several adults and children and all their gear
aboard usually uses about 15 gallons of fuel: I just make sure I have a full
tank before we launch.
I usually leave the engine running with the throttle in the start detent
(not the neutral detent, and not in gear) for a couple of minutes while
parking the tow vehicle and getting everyone settled before leaving the
dock. That is just enough time for it to run smoothly at no wake speed as we
leave the launch area.

"seeray28" wrote in message
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Hey all I just purchased a '05 Bayliner 175 with the Merc 135 engine. I
have
a few questions about the warranty.

The engine doesnt like to idle in gear when it cold after warmp its fine,
Should I just let it run for a few minutes to warm up or is there an
adjustment at the choke that I can do, if I do make an adjustment will
this
screw with the warranty.?
( the only thing Im worried about on the warranty is the outdrive and the
electrical items on the engine)

When the throttle is at 3/4 and the boat planed out the revs are at 4500
rpm. can I put a 23 pitch prop on with out messing with the outdrive
warranty?

Last but not least. This boat has a 21 gallon fuel tank. at 3k rpm its
burning about 5 gallons an hour. does this sound about normal? if so are
there any acceptable safe ways of carrying an extra 5 gallons on gas so
that
I can extend my drive time.
All in all this is a great little boat. decent speed good handling nice
ride, its just a wee bit spartan ( no radio yet and not much in ways of
storage) . But its nice to know that when we head down the river we stand
a
95 percent chance of heading back up under our own power

thanks for any and all replies
Steve