GAS TANK

[texsguns]

have lil 15 ft aluminum rexcraft that im rebuilding using an old 72 40 hpmotor been told its a gas guzzler need input on gastank are plastic better then metal am being told get 2- 6 gal containers in rear would like to take advantage of covered front empty space and have custom built gastank to gas up thru top of boat however beentold i need to balance weight any advise yall thanks a mil aka texsguns

 

[DJ]

Re: GAS TANK

larry,<br /><br />Sounds like you want to carry 12 gallons?<br /><br />If so, you can find PLENTY of configurations for 12 gallon plastic tanks. I would prefer plastic-no corrosion issues.<br /><br />If you put a through deck filler on the boat, make sure it is grounded to the battery (-NEG.) terminal and it is vented according to instructions. Many fuel fills today have built in vents.<br /><br />To look at options, check out: www.westmarine.com

 

[texsguns]

Re: GAS TANK

been there west marine great store but how do i figure out balance ???

 

[DJ]

Re: GAS TANK

Larry,<br /><br />You can use some containers filled with water to figure out how the balance will be effected.<br /><br />12-one gallon milk jugs filled with water will give you a very good idea of the weight of fuel.<br />Or, 2 five gallon pails, close enough.

 

[dmessy]

Re: GAS TANK

Putting the fuel in the front makes for a LONG fuel line with associated problems. May want to consider just the 1 6 gal. tank (plastic)in the rear and carry extra fuel if you need. My 16'aluminum with a 40 goes a LONG way on just 6 galllon. I cann't remember any time I needed the extra fuel except on the bay when I went for a 26 mile run to Matagora Island