top side tank

[rcl700]

Im going to install a 12 gal. top side fuel tank on my toon. does this or should this tank be removed when filling it?
I see removal being recomended for the portable tanks (6 gal.) I dont realy know what the difference in the tanks would be. Seems like it would be a pain in the *** to remove the tank every time & heavy too


side QUESTION just bolted up my outboard the other day. Should I silicon the bolts & bolt holes?

Thanks guys!

 

[robert graham]

Re: top side tank

I run a 12 gallon red plastic tank in my jon boat and there just ain't no way to pick that up full of gas, so I just leave it in the boat with no problems, so far. The theory/reason for moving the tank onto the dock to fill it up is for grounding purposes and no static electricity/sparks. Probably a good idea to keep a fire extenguisher handy whenever you're gassing up, just in case. My motor was bolted through the transom with gobs of silicone rubber by the factory, so I guess that's the best way. Good Luck!

 

[ezmobee]

Re: top side tank

I'd recommend 3M 4200 over the silicone.

 

[Jeep Man]

Re: top side tank

The problem I foresee is spillage when refueling. In a conventional boat, any spill can be contained easily. Not so when the tank is on the outer corner of a pontoon boat. I had spillage issues when refueling my built in tank from portable containers. I started using a cheap Super Siphon when refueling. No more spillage.

 

[EGlideRider]

Re: top side tank

No, you don't have to remove the tank for refueling. Just be careful about spillage.

And no silicon is required on the bolts when mounting on a pontoon boat unless you have a wood transom insert. As a previous poster said, you should use 3M if sealing is required.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: top side tank

i have a red 27 gallon under my console, i just raise the seat, and carefully fill. lots of ventilation in console.

 

[jusfloatin]

Re: top side tank

i have a red 27 gallon under my console, i just raise the seat, and carefully fill. lots of ventilation in console.

I like this idea simply for the fact of not seeing a fuel tank but great axcess.

The one question I have with this is the size of tank (27 gal). Do you have any balance issues?

My appoligy if anyone consides this post a thread thief.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: top side tank

size 29.25"Lx19.00"Wx12.25"H

just right under the seat in front of the console. i had it on the stern, when i went to the 140 hp motor i moved the tank to counter the addition 100lbs of weight the motor would add to the stern. then just left several breathing holes. access to tank, electronics, and forward battery.

 

[jusfloatin]

Re: top side tank

Thats a nice set up tashasdaddy what the chance of you posting a couple pictures of the back of the console?

I would like to steal your idea.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: top side tank

will be glad to as soon as it quits raining.

i centered rotary helm. binnacle on starboard, switches and VHF port side.

panel underneath removable with screws. accessory battery under there. buss bar is serviceable from the front.