Stupid question most likely but ill ask it anyway..

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? I have the room... just have
never seen it.. most likely not, but just wanted to ask ..

thanks

Jason wrote:
Stupid question most likely but ill ask it anyway..

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? I have the room... just have
never seen it.. most likely not, but just wanted to ask ..

thanks



There are plastic 12 gallon tanks available..try boat/us or west marine
catalog or any large boating retail store. Just make sure you get the
right fitting on the tank end to match your Merc fuel line.

"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

You can upgrade to a 12 gallon tank but it's going to be heavy to lift if
you ever move it or take it out of the boat. In my outboard days, I had two
6 gallon tanks. Served the same purpose as a 12 gallon tank and was easier
to handle.

"Jason" wrote in message
...
Stupid question most likely but ill ask it anyway..

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? I have the room... just
have
never seen it.. most likely not, but just wanted to ask ..

thanks

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

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
...

"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

"Wildest Dream" wrote in message
. net...
Will weigh 100 lbs. and u are supposed to fuel it outside the boat. Thats
alot to get back into a boat by yourself.


100 lbs is a little high unless you've got a real heavy old steel tank, but
the point is still that it is a heavy lift.

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.

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


"F330 GT" wrote in message
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And why would you have to take it out of the boat for refueling?

Barry

You ARE kidding, right?

Rob
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