1996 Suntracker Signature..Gas tank?

[v8]

Just bought Party Barge and need to know....Capacity of the standard tank?? How to fill while on trailer?? Can't see the gas guage, and can't reach the fill opening when trying to refuel at automobile service station.
Need a little help!!!

 

[v8]

Re: 1996 Suntracker Signature..Gas tank?

Just bought Party Barge and need to know....Capacity of the standard tank?? How to fill while on trailer?? Can't see the gas guage, and can't reach the fill opening when trying to refuel at automobile service station.
Need a little help!!!

Forgot to mention... Its 24ft., with 115 Merc.

 

[lncoop]

Re: 1996 Suntracker Signature..Gas tank?

Welcome aboard. My 21 foot Suntracker with 90 horse has a fifteen gallon tank. I would expect yours to be similar. I can reach mine easily though. Is yours covered or something?

 

[Silver Eagle]

Re: 1996 Suntracker Signature..Gas tank?

Short people need a ladder

 

[v8]

Re: 1996 Suntracker Signature..Gas tank?

Short people need a ladder

I'm 6ft 2in and need a ladder??
Tank on on deck; behind fence; next to motor; under the sun deck.
With toon on trailer at service station gas pump, I can barely reach the gas cap to remove it, so I guess you are correct, I NEED A LADDER!!!

 

[ahicks]

Re: 1996 Suntracker Signature..Gas tank?

If you're really after suggestions on how you might make it easier to fill, a pic or 2 might help?

 

[lncoop]

Re: 1996 Suntracker Signature..Gas tank?

I'm 6ft 2in and need a ladder??
Tank on on deck; behind fence; next to motor; under the sun deck.
With toon on trailer at service station gas pump, I can barely reach the gas cap to remove it, so I guess you are correct, I NEED A LADDER!!!

Okay, that's right where mine is, but mine isn't enclosed. Can you not stand on the deck beside it? I'm sure it would take a little bit of contortion but should be doable, maybe turn on the gas pump then lay the nozzle where you can reach it when you climb up.

 

[Water logged]

Re: 1996 Suntracker Signature..Gas tank?

Okay, that's right where mine is, but mine isn't enclosed. Can you not stand on the deck beside it? I'm sure it would take a little bit of contortion but should be doable, maybe turn on the gas pump then lay the nozzle where you can reach it when you climb up.

That's what I have to do with mine. The filler is under the rear deck with a removable cover. Start the pump climb up rear ladder, insert nozzle, start filling. If the admiral is with me she hands me the hose.

Glenn

 

[MH Hawker]

Re: 1996 Suntracker Signature..Gas tank?

You can all ways pick up one of the 2 step folding ladder things.

 

[ahicks]

Re: 1996 Suntracker Signature..Gas tank?

I think I'd be considering the installation of some kind of remote filler? Ladder thing and climbing around on the boat at a gas station doesn't sound like something I'd want to do often either.

 

[MH Hawker]

Re: 1996 Suntracker Signature..Gas tank?

I think I'd be considering the installation of some kind of remote filler? Ladder thing and climbing around on the boat at a gas station doesn't sound like something I'd want to do often either.

You could do what its designed for and fill it at the gas dock.

 

[ahicks]

Re: 1996 Suntracker Signature..Gas tank?

For a trailer sailor passing a dozen gas stations on the way to or from the ramp, that may not be the most practical solution? In any case, a properly installed, well thought out remote fill location might do both well?

 

[v8]

Re: 1996 Suntracker Signature..Gas tank?

You could do what its designed for and fill it at the gas dock.

I thank you, for your well thought out & informative solution. I will always look forward to your future posts.

 

[v8]

Re: 1996 Suntracker Signature..Gas tank?

I received the answer to my question....Tracker Marine advises that the capacity of fuel tank is 21 gal. I appreciate those trying to help. Oh! and by the way, marina gas docks in my area are closed for the winter.

 

[lncoop]

Re: 1996 Suntracker Signature..Gas tank?

For a trailer sailor passing a dozen gas stations on the way to or from the ramp, that may not be the most practical solution? In any case, a properly installed, well thought out remote fill location might do both well?

I'm with you there. Gas is a buck or more cheaper on land, and if a guy tows his boat it only makes sense to fill up on the way to the water. FWIW I think you'll quickly get used to whatever dance you have to do to fill up on land.