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Re: mini speed boat transom repair
It's a 3Gal, a little smaller then 15L (3.9+/- Gals if my math is correct) and 3L would be just under a gallon. That should run a small motor for a good bit even at WOT. Make it easy to access & refill as needed. It's an odd shape designed to sit right at the transom under the motor mount.
There are other 3Gal tanks on the market:
I think those are both Aussie approved.
iBoats.com also has 3Gal tanks available.
Whatever tank you consider make sure it's Aussie compatible....
I didn't see anything smaller then 3Gal in the quick search I did w/ google. But dig around, you may find a smaller marine tank. Although I doubt it. The only 1's smaller I've seen are the integral top mounted tanks on small 2+/- HP outboards. Those are usually only 1/2 - 1.25Gal tanks.
Is it size limitations of the under deck space or weight your most concerned about? If you could get a long narrow tank to run along under the gunnel, 1.5-2 gals (I don't have the metric equal but 10-15lbs of fuel) of fuel would probably off set the weight of the battery under the opposite side gunnel. Both could be slid forward to be just under the front edge of the 'cowl~cockpit coming'.
In the pictures it looks like there may be room to sit flat on the bottom & upright w/ your feet out under the forward cap. But I'm guessing this will be a cushion under your knees, crouched down driving position. That would move more of your body weight forward some & be easier to adjust your weight back & forth as needed while underway.
It's a 3Gal, a little smaller then 15L (3.9+/- Gals if my math is correct) and 3L would be just under a gallon. That should run a small motor for a good bit even at WOT. Make it easy to access & refill as needed. It's an odd shape designed to sit right at the transom under the motor mount.
There are other 3Gal tanks on the market:
I think those are both Aussie approved.
iBoats.com also has 3Gal tanks available.
Whatever tank you consider make sure it's Aussie compatible....
I didn't see anything smaller then 3Gal in the quick search I did w/ google. But dig around, you may find a smaller marine tank. Although I doubt it. The only 1's smaller I've seen are the integral top mounted tanks on small 2+/- HP outboards. Those are usually only 1/2 - 1.25Gal tanks.
Is it size limitations of the under deck space or weight your most concerned about? If you could get a long narrow tank to run along under the gunnel, 1.5-2 gals (I don't have the metric equal but 10-15lbs of fuel) of fuel would probably off set the weight of the battery under the opposite side gunnel. Both could be slid forward to be just under the front edge of the 'cowl~cockpit coming'.
In the pictures it looks like there may be room to sit flat on the bottom & upright w/ your feet out under the forward cap. But I'm guessing this will be a cushion under your knees, crouched down driving position. That would move more of your body weight forward some & be easier to adjust your weight back & forth as needed while underway.
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Make sure you take some pics. If you don't have her rigged by then take an oar and paddle it'll count as a boat ride.
