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Johnnyblaze
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 Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2016 3:37 pm Post subject: Fuel Tank |
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Has anyone ever moved the fuel tank from under the seat in the back to better distribute the weight? Was thinking of putting two smaller ones under the front seats.
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Tunnel Vision
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| Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2016 7:23 pm Post subject: |
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Yes I have a 19 foot with a 60 Gal tank under the seat it works well
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Johnnyblaze
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| Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 7:04 am Post subject: Fuel tank |
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Just wondering did you build it yourself or was it an aftermarket?
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Tunnel Vision
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| Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2016 11:09 am Post subject: |
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It's an older marathon boat that came factory with with a mid tank
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ALEX
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| Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2016 8:54 pm Post subject: |
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The best place for a fuel tank is under the rear seat;it is above the center of gravity of the boat so the trim does not change with fuel load.Dual tanks always complicate fuel systems (especially with EFI).Rear tanks will cause tail drag when full; bow tanks will push bow down when full and boat will run wet.Belly tanks can burst if you take a good hit;plus you cannot build a
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Johnnyblaze
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| Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2016 8:56 am Post subject: Fuel Tank |
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Thanks, I have a place diverter which I can use for trim adjustments however I think I will take your advice and leave it alone...since it ain't broken. In the past when I want to run lighter on the stern (for trolling etc...) I have simply run with less fuel. Probably will carry on with that as my solution. Thanks for the information
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