Gas Tanks

[willisballs]

Is there any benfits to having an on-board/permanent gas tank 18gal. versus just using portables....we have a permanent tank that is rough, would cost a little to repair, so we are debating buying a new one around $100, or should we just use (say 3) portable tanks instead..... thanks a lot...

 

[DJ]

Re: Gas Tanks

Can't beat it (permanent) for convenience. <br /><br />Get yourself a fuel/oil calculator cylinder for mixing the fuel. They are available at most boat stores.

 

[Backlash]

Re: Gas Tanks

It's a matter of convenience. The permanent tank is out of the way and you don't have to keep changing the fuel line. $100 isn't much when compared with buying three portable tanks.<br />Backlash

 

[mulv80]

Re: Gas Tanks

I agree with Backlash, If the permanent tank is easy to replace go ahead and spend the $100. The quality portables are not cheap. I think the only reason most people use the portables besides having a small boat is because to repalce their permanent tank its to much work. just be careful if you have to do any cutting to get the old tank out, a couple of sparks and those gas vapors can ignite.

 

[ddaigle]

Re: Gas Tanks

May not be a problem in your area, but sometimes where we are theres no gas near the water, so if we are running a lot or skiing etc. and need more gas its either load the boat on the trailer and haul it to the nearest gas station or carry around a bunch of 5 gallon cans. Sometimes its just easier to haul the portables to the station, throw em in the boat when we get back and go.

 

[JB]

Re: Gas Tanks

Moving to General Outboard.