How much fuel will I need?

[evinrude2stroke]

Scroll up, there it is! Uploading pics is an excruciating process seeing as I live in the boonies and dial-up is the only internet access available.

WHAAAAAAAT I didn't even think you could use dial up anymore.
I have a 40 E-Tec with a 6 gal tank. I'm on a small lake so normally I just buzz around for a while then Anchor. I'm guessing that I probably get about 5 MPG. If your going out on some long day trips I would really invest in a bigger tank or a spare.

[trktrd]

Yup, a larger tank is in order. The lake I prefer to go to is approx. 60,000 acres and somewhere around 40 miles long. Lots of places to get lost so extra fuel will be a must.

[Jonvee]

Scroll up, there it is! Uploading pics is an excruciating process seeing as I live in the boonies and dial-up is the only internet access available.

WHAAAAAAAT I didn't even think you could use dial up anymore.

Dial-up.....I read this the other day,
http://www.businessinsider.com/aol-subs ... fit-2013-2

[trktrd]

Since I moved here from NPR, FL I've gone from DSL to dial-up, 30' Sea Ray to 18' pontoon, and I myself have slowed quite a bit..........you get used to it.

[Bamaman]

I too may be retired, but I'm not ready to put my life in slow motion. I have too many places in this world to go, and too many things to see.

I do believe that a retiree needs a cell phone (not smart phone) only to call for help in case the boat breaks down while out on the river. I'm embarrassed that I don't even know my own cell phone # when asked. That way I seldom receive a phone call. And don't text me, because I don't text.

[trktrd]

Don't worry, I won't text you (don't know how).

Anyhow, Been looking at 12 gallon tanks. The price tags on these things are insane for a hunk of plastic! Before I lay out this kind of extorsion money, any one brand better than another, or do they all come from the same factory in China?

[MH Hawker]

Yes their around 100 for a attwood or a moeller. If you net shop you may be able to find on on sale this time of year.


even better one at walmart for 80.00 I dont think you will find one much cheaper than that.

http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng ... ank+marine

[kryptonite]

Yea the new bullshit EPA laws made it more expensive to make the new fuel tanks. Before that law went into effect you could buy a 12gl tank for $50.

[MH Hawker]

from what I understand the gas caps for the old style tanks fit the new ones but the supply wont last for ever. I had my tanks stolen last year and it took several weeks of looking to find two new non EPA tanks and I was told for now a old cap will convert the new ones over.

[brentc]

My boat has a built in tank but i would like to carry a six gallon tank for a backup but was wondering if it would be okay to leave it in the compartment where the pop up changing thing is as i dont have room back by the motor.

[MH Hawker]

I have in the past keep extra 5 gal cans on board but in a open area so any fumes wont built up. I wouldn't be comfortable putting one in a closed compartment.

[Bamby]

Like MH Hawker we on occasion utilize a couple of gas cans for an occasional long run. Gas is available near the river where we run but a person hast to port it to the boat. One thing we try to do with the cans is keep the shaded and securely tied in a upright position where they won't fall over and potentially leak.