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best way to get gas to boat
I'm looking for some advice on a quick, convenient, safe, and legal way
to get gasoline into my ski boat. I live on the lake and keep my boat at my dock. From the driveway to the boat is about 170 feet, all downhill. I know that I could probably buy a gas caddy (i.e. Gas Pal, Gas Walker, etc.), but the terrain is kind of rugged and I think it might not be that easy getting the caddy down the hill safely; esp. considering how heavy it would be when full. Heck, it's hard enough to walk up the hill without the caddy. I prefer not to pull the boat out and tow it to the station; that's what I've been doing, but am looking for a way to save time). Also, I don't think I could install any kind of large fuel tank here due to homeowners association restrictions. I should also mention that the boat has a 25 gallon built-in tank. Since I drive my Jeep by the gas station regularly anyway, it sure would be nice if I could find a safe way to pump or siphon fuel from it into the boat. Suggestions? Thank-you!! |
"Arden" wrote in message ps.com... I'm looking for some advice on a quick, convenient, safe, and legal way to get gasoline into my ski boat. I live on the lake and keep my boat at my dock. From the driveway to the boat is about 170 feet, all downhill. I know that I could probably buy a gas caddy (i.e. Gas Pal, Gas Walker, etc.), but the terrain is kind of rugged and I think it might not be that easy getting the caddy down the hill safely; esp. considering how heavy it would be when full. Heck, it's hard enough to walk up the hill without the caddy. I prefer not to pull the boat out and tow it to the station; that's what I've been doing, but am looking for a way to save time). Also, I don't think I could install any kind of large fuel tank here due to homeowners association restrictions. I should also mention that the boat has a 25 gallon built-in tank. Since I drive my Jeep by the gas station regularly anyway, it sure would be nice if I could find a safe way to pump or siphon fuel from it into the boat. Suggestions? Thank-you!! That samll of a tank.......4-5 5gal gas cans. |
Do you have room where you can drive your jeep down close to the boat and
siphon out gas into a 5 gal can and transfer it to the boat that way ? "Arden" wrote in message ps.com... I'm looking for some advice on a quick, convenient, safe, and legal way to get gasoline into my ski boat. I live on the lake and keep my boat at my dock. From the driveway to the boat is about 170 feet, all downhill. I know that I could probably buy a gas caddy (i.e. Gas Pal, Gas Walker, etc.), but the terrain is kind of rugged and I think it might not be that easy getting the caddy down the hill safely; esp. considering how heavy it would be when full. Heck, it's hard enough to walk up the hill without the caddy. I prefer not to pull the boat out and tow it to the station; that's what I've been doing, but am looking for a way to save time). Also, I don't think I could install any kind of large fuel tank here due to homeowners association restrictions. I should also mention that the boat has a 25 gallon built-in tank. Since I drive my Jeep by the gas station regularly anyway, it sure would be nice if I could find a safe way to pump or siphon fuel from it into the boat. Suggestions? Thank-you!! |
"Arden" wrote in message ps.com... I'm looking for some advice on a quick, convenient, safe, and legal way to get gasoline into my ski boat. I live on the lake and keep my boat at my dock. From the driveway to the boat is about 170 feet, all downhill. I know that I could probably buy a gas caddy (i.e. Gas Pal, Gas Walker, etc.), but the terrain is kind of rugged and I think it might not be that easy getting the caddy down the hill safely; esp. considering how heavy it would be when full. Heck, it's hard enough to walk up the hill without the caddy. I prefer not to pull the boat out and tow it to the station; that's what I've been doing, but am looking for a way to save time). Also, I don't think I could install any kind of large fuel tank here due to homeowners association restrictions. I should also mention that the boat has a 25 gallon built-in tank. Since I drive my Jeep by the gas station regularly anyway, it sure would be nice if I could find a safe way to pump or siphon fuel from it into the boat. Suggestions? Thank-you!! No place on the lake selling gas? A resort or something? How about putting the gas cans in the back of the jeep and driving down to the dock. Get one of those garden/heavy duty wagons with the big fat tires and put a couple 5 gallon cans in. Lay a rail system from the cabin to the dock, I have seen them around our lake. del cecchi |
"Arden" wrote in message ps.com... I'm looking for some advice on a quick, convenient, safe, and legal way to get gasoline into my ski boat. snip Quick, convenient, safe and legal do not always mesh. Go with the 5 gallon cans carried downhill 170 feet to the boat if you don't care about refueling safely and conveniently. Heck, why not fill a 55 gallon drum and roll it downhill to the boat....where it stops nobody knows. That would certainly be more convenient. ;-) But if you indeed see safety as important then take the boat to a nearby marina with a gas dock as some have suggested.. If neither option is viable then sell the boat. |
Assuming you can get the Jeep down the hill and back up.
Get you an inexpensive electric fuel pump from the local parts store. Get a switch, wire, cigerette lighter adapter, hose. Use the fuel pump to siphen fuel from the jeep (or any vehicle you can get down to the boat) to the boat. I know people who do this and it works fine. You can use as much hose as you like for the most part. The pump will need to be as close as possible to the Jeep. You can stand at the boat and switch it on and off w/ the remote switch. This setup will cost you about $100.00. Saving 50 cents a gallon it will take 200 gallons to break even over buying it on the water. Plus you have the agravation of doing this instead of going and filling up somewhere on the water. -- Tony my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com - "Arden" wrote in message ps.com... I'm looking for some advice on a quick, convenient, safe, and legal way to get gasoline into my ski boat. I live on the lake and keep my boat at my dock. From the driveway to the boat is about 170 feet, all downhill. I know that I could probably buy a gas caddy (i.e. Gas Pal, Gas Walker, etc.), but the terrain is kind of rugged and I think it might not be that easy getting the caddy down the hill safely; esp. considering how heavy it would be when full. Heck, it's hard enough to walk up the hill without the caddy. I prefer not to pull the boat out and tow it to the station; that's what I've been doing, but am looking for a way to save time). Also, I don't think I could install any kind of large fuel tank here due to homeowners association restrictions. I should also mention that the boat has a 25 gallon built-in tank. Since I drive my Jeep by the gas station regularly anyway, it sure would be nice if I could find a safe way to pump or siphon fuel from it into the boat. Suggestions? Thank-you!! |
Since it's all down hill, why not take advantage of that. You could buy a
tank to put into your jeep that drains from the bottom and attach a hose long enough to reach the boat (one that's approved for gas of course) and put some type of valve on it so that you can turn it on and off and use gravity to pump the fuel down to your boat. "Arden" wrote in message ps.com... I'm looking for some advice on a quick, convenient, safe, and legal way to get gasoline into my ski boat. I live on the lake and keep my boat at my dock. From the driveway to the boat is about 170 feet, all downhill. I know that I could probably buy a gas caddy (i.e. Gas Pal, Gas Walker, etc.), but the terrain is kind of rugged and I think it might not be that easy getting the caddy down the hill safely; esp. considering how heavy it would be when full. Heck, it's hard enough to walk up the hill without the caddy. I prefer not to pull the boat out and tow it to the station; that's what I've been doing, but am looking for a way to save time). Also, I don't think I could install any kind of large fuel tank here due to homeowners association restrictions. I should also mention that the boat has a 25 gallon built-in tank. Since I drive my Jeep by the gas station regularly anyway, it sure would be nice if I could find a safe way to pump or siphon fuel from it into the boat. Suggestions? Thank-you!! |
Your right. You could just use a hose and let it siphon down the hill.
170' of hose is going to hold a lot of fuel. You better shut it off before it gets full. I would not recommend any kind of large external fuel tank though. If you had a wreck - insurance/liability may be a big problem as the tank is probably not DOT approved. -- Tony my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com - "Gary" wrote in message om... Since it's all down hill, why not take advantage of that. You could buy a tank to put into your jeep that drains from the bottom and attach a hose long enough to reach the boat (one that's approved for gas of course) and put some type of valve on it so that you can turn it on and off and use gravity to pump the fuel down to your boat. "Arden" wrote in message ps.com... I'm looking for some advice on a quick, convenient, safe, and legal way to get gasoline into my ski boat. I live on the lake and keep my boat at my dock. From the driveway to the boat is about 170 feet, all downhill. I know that I could probably buy a gas caddy (i.e. Gas Pal, Gas Walker, etc.), but the terrain is kind of rugged and I think it might not be that easy getting the caddy down the hill safely; esp. considering how heavy it would be when full. Heck, it's hard enough to walk up the hill without the caddy. I prefer not to pull the boat out and tow it to the station; that's what I've been doing, but am looking for a way to save time). Also, I don't think I could install any kind of large fuel tank here due to homeowners association restrictions. I should also mention that the boat has a 25 gallon built-in tank. Since I drive my Jeep by the gas station regularly anyway, it sure would be nice if I could find a safe way to pump or siphon fuel from it into the boat. Suggestions? Thank-you!! |
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