gas tank question
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 |
gas tank question
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. |
gas tank question
"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 |
gas tank question
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 |
gas tank question
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 |
gas tank question
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 |
gas tank question
"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. |
gas tank question
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 |
gas tank question
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. |
gas tank question
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 ... And why would you have to take it out of the boat for refueling? Barry You ARE kidding, right? Rob * * * |
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