Will weigh 100 lbs. and u are supposed to fuel it outside the boat. Thats
alot to get back into a boat by yourself.


"John Gaquin" wrote in message
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"Jason" wrote in message ...
Have a 35 hp merc outboard... currently with a 6 gallon gas can.. is
there
any reason why i cannot upgrade to a 12 gallon?

They're available, but be careful what you wish for.....

A near-full 12 gallon tank will weigh near 75-80 pounds -- possibly a
little
problematic hefting around during refueling procedures. Just a
thought....

JG











And why would you have to take it out of the boat for refueling?

Barry

Portable tanks should always be removed from the boat to the dock for
refueling. This is standard recommended procedure to avoid fume settling
and/or accidental spillage within the craft. Perhaps a refresher boating
safety course is in order?

JG


"F330 GT" wrote in message

And why would you have to take it out of the boat for refueling?

Barry

Portable tanks should always be removed from the boat to the dock for
refueling.

Calling a 80-100 lb tank "portable" is a stretch. Buy a grey one instead of a
red one, use the hold down clips and it is an "installed" tank.

"Gfretwell" wrote in message

Calling a 80-100 lb tank "portable" is a stretch. Buy a grey one instead
of a
red one, use the hold down clips and it is an "installed" tank.

And, install a remote filler neck outside of the boat's cockpit area.
Otherwise, the only person you're fooling is yourself.

JG

And, install a remote filler neck outside of the boat's cockpit area.
Otherwise, the only person you're fooling is yourself.

Some of have boats that don't have a "cockpit". Even with that said there are
plenty of center console boats with tanks in the console

"John Gaquin" wrote in message ...
Portable tanks should always be removed from the boat to the dock for
refueling. This is standard recommended procedure to avoid fume settling
and/or accidental spillage within the craft. Perhaps a refresher boating
safety course is in order?

JG


Hmm, interesting. So, if you were to take the same tank, and put hold
down clips on it, then it would somehow magically not allow fumes to
settle, and would, again, somehow make the fuel unspillable? I've got
two 9 1/2 gallon tanks from Bass Pro Shops. Mine has a handle, they
sell the same one without the handle, and with hold down clips. The
ONLY difference.

While the experts recommend you fill any portable gas tank off of the boat,
so that the fumes will not settle in the bilge, in your case I think most
experts would recommend you keep yours in the boat while you fill them.
Don't worry about spilling a little over it won't make any difference. It
will evaporate quick enough.

You may want to start smoking so you can puff a cig while filling your
tanks.


"basskisser" wrote in message
om...
"John Gaquin" wrote in message
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Portable tanks should always be removed from the boat to the dock for
refueling. This is standard recommended procedure to avoid fume
settling
and/or accidental spillage within the craft. Perhaps a refresher
boating
safety course is in order?

JG


Hmm, interesting. So, if you were to take the same tank, and put hold
down clips on it, then it would somehow magically not allow fumes to
settle, and would, again, somehow make the fuel unspillable? I've got
two 9 1/2 gallon tanks from Bass Pro Shops. Mine has a handle, they
sell the same one without the handle, and with hold down clips. The
ONLY difference.

"basskisser" wrote in message

Hmm, interesting. So, if you were to take the same tank, and put hold
down clips on it, then it would somehow magically not allow fumes to
settle, and would, again, somehow make the fuel unspillable?


Research has shown that sarcasm will neither prevent fuel spills, hasten
evaporation, nor alter reality. The recommended procedure for portable
tanks is to remove them for refueling. Chapman's advises that any tank over
6 gallons ought not be considered portable. If you permanently affix your
tanks to the boat, then they are considered permanently installed. If your
tanks are permanently installed, CFR183 stipulates standards of size and
assembly for your fuel filler system, including the fill port that is
located in such a location that an accidental spill cannot find its way back
into the boat.

So you see -- magic has nothing to do with it!


Regards,

John Gaquin
Brefnie Queen
1974 Luhrs 32
USCGAux

I don't believe this debate is still going on, hey JG, is it a law by the
way or is it recommended by the CG. I just wanted to know I have a fill on
the outside. Close my hatches when filling and run the blowers when done for
5 min. and sniff for fumes in the cabin and out the vent. My wife would hate
me if I blew our family up, don't think she would ever talk to me again, if
we live. Where are u stationed @?


"John Gaquin" wrote in message
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"basskisser" wrote in message

Hmm, interesting. So, if you were to take the same tank, and put hold
down clips on it, then it would somehow magically not allow fumes to
settle, and would, again, somehow make the fuel unspillable?


Research has shown that sarcasm will neither prevent fuel spills, hasten
evaporation, nor alter reality. The recommended procedure for portable
tanks is to remove them for refueling. Chapman's advises that any tank
over
6 gallons ought not be considered portable. If you permanently affix your
tanks to the boat, then they are considered permanently installed. If
your
tanks are permanently installed, CFR183 stipulates standards of size and
assembly for your fuel filler system, including the fill port that is
located in such a location that an accidental spill cannot find its way
back
into the boat.

So you see -- magic has nothing to do with it!


Regards,

John Gaquin
Brefnie Queen
1974 Luhrs 32
USCGAux

"Wildest Dream" wrote in message
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I don't believe this debate is still going on, hey JG, is it a law by the
way or is it recommended by the CG.

Recommended by the Coast Guard, the Auxiliary, the Power Squadron, the state
agencies/departments(DMV, MVD, Parks & Recreation, etc.) responsible for
safe boating courses and course requirements, and a few rec.boats folks.

Rob
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