Actually a single 12 gallon tank mounted in the front of the boat would
provide better overall trim.
But then we still have the damn filling issue.

When I had the 4-Winns, I had a 6 gallon portable tank semi-permamounted
under the starbord rear seat. The main tank was under the port rear seat (18
gallons). The main tank had a normal approved filler system.

What I'd do is fill the dummy tank 1st (in the boat) and leave the seat
cover *off*. Then I'd fill the main tank. Then we'd tow the boat the rest of
the way to the launch and be off. The wind from towing would always dry any
overspill (minimal) under that right seat. None the less, I'd leave that
cushion off and not allow any smoking in the boat till we had gone the 6
miles to the "1st beach" just to be double sure. By then all the breeze had
more than dispersed or removed any fumes.

The real world often does not allow for perfect safety conditions. The next
best thing is to be aware of the hazzards and plan accordingly. Fill the
damn tank outside the boat if you can. If you can't, then use your head and
deal with the fume dispersal. LOL

-W


"John Gaquin" wrote in message newsmPbb.14116
Personally, I'd rather have a few six-gallon tanks in a boat with an
outboard engine. Not only can the refueling be handled more easily, but
you
can also move the tanks not in use forward to better trim the boat, rather
than having all the fuel weight in the stern.

JG