Fuel tanks

[Jonno]

I recentlly purchased a seajay 5.35 metre with a 115 yamaha 2 stroke and i have a 120litre fuel tank. 120 litres sounds a lot but when your out around the top of moreton you don't what to run out hehheheheh ;D
What are my options to get another 60 - 80 litres on board. Who can i call about the modification. If i add a second tank , how does it get plumed into the first
If you have any idea's give me a post
Jonno

[Kerry]

As a reserve then it's a lot easier simply to throw in 1 or 2 portable tanks, makes things a lot easier all round.

Cheers, Kerry.

[Big_Kev]

Mate 120litres for a days out is not enough???
You must be pedaling it a bit hard.
But as Kerry has said one or two portables chucked in and hidden in the nether regions of the boat are what you may require.
But seriously I would be looking at your own habits of driving or even spending the money to go for a more fuel efficient solution to the problem.
Happy boating but not this week end Kev.

[webby]

Hi Jonno, Mate you have ample fuel for your 115, you could do 3 laps around the bay with that. Why go to more expense and unneccessary weight.
Just carry 2 x 20 if travelling greater distances, i've only got 100 under floor for my 130yam and have never had probs, just carry extra 50 if offshore.
What you need to do is spend a day cruisin with a few stop starts then work out what fuel/klm calculation.
Depends on how your trimming your motor too.
Plus the rougher conditions you'll use more.
Plus make Fred leave his deckchair and homely goods at home.
regards

[skippa]

G'Day Jonno,

As previously suggested if you really have to have more fuel on board, go for a couple of portables, much cheaper alterative and they are always available on the secondhand market, just check out the papers.

As a comparision, some calulations over several trips/conditions on my rig, 17ft Haines 115 Yamaha 2 stroke, showed she was averaging 1mile per litre. To be honest I don't know whether this is good or not, but that's what I'm getting. I have a 90 lt tank and never have any problems in the bay.

Cheers,
Skip 8)

[Jonno]

Thx's guys, next time i'm out, i'll start some fuel calculations.
Webby your right about touchy he nearly brings the kitchen sink when he comes heheh ;D
It's good to get some feed back from other people thx again
Jonno

[brumbs]

jonno,
these guys are right in saying portable tanks are cheaper there is no doubt about that,but if room in your boat is resricted then a secondary tank can be made and positioned underfloor it can be plumbed into your other tank or can run separate
if i can be of any help please contact me.
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