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Gas question for the fisherman on the OB
Posted on 10/12/11 at 9:45 pm
Posted on 10/12/11 at 9:45 pm
How much do fill you tank before heading out. I seldom put over half of a tank (60 gallon tank) unless it will be a multi day trip.
I also don't put gas in the boat until the day before the trip.
I know some guys that never leave the dock without a full tank and fill the tank back up on the way home.
Which is your preference? Just curious.
I also don't put gas in the boat until the day before the trip.
I know some guys that never leave the dock without a full tank and fill the tank back up on the way home.
Which is your preference? Just curious.
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Posted on 10/12/11 at 9:46 pm to Who Me
I never leave the landing without a full tank. Granted I have a very small tank of 8 gallons.
Posted on 10/12/11 at 9:48 pm to CajunFootball
I have a 40 gallon tank and always start with a full tank.
I have burned an entire tank one day last summer.
Usually on use about 1/4 tank a trip or less unless we have to run to find fish.
I have burned an entire tank one day last summer.
Usually on use about 1/4 tank a trip or less unless we have to run to find fish.
Posted on 10/12/11 at 9:53 pm to Who Me
We have a 80gal tank I believe and always have it filled before we go out. Usually it's a weekend at the camp though
Posted on 10/12/11 at 9:54 pm to Who Me
i can go several trips with my 12 gallon tank in my boat
(25 mega on a 1442)
(25 mega on a 1442)
Posted on 10/12/11 at 9:55 pm to mylsuhat
I have an 18gal tank. Usually fill up when I go. Some times I may burn 1/4 to 1/2. Not sure how to handle storing over the winter with ethenol fuel in it though
Posted on 10/12/11 at 9:59 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
Seems I am out of the norm then. I don't like the extra weight in the boat and I don't like a lot of left over gas sitting up. Although half of a 60 gallon tank is lot for me. I generally can fish all day with a good bit of running and only use a quarter tank.
Posted on 10/12/11 at 10:10 pm to Who Me
It really just depends on how far you plan on run and how large the tank is.
Posted on 10/12/11 at 11:02 pm to Who Me
I fish nearly year round and run a bunch...with that said, I always fill up after every trip (60 gallon tank). I belive that it makes it less likely to have condensate build up and reduces the chance of ulitmately getting a lot of water in the fuel.
I have no proof that it's the right thing to do, but I buy whatever gas I want (ethanol or not) and have never had any problems. With that said, Yamaha says up to E10 is ok on my motor so it shouldn't matter.
I have no proof that it's the right thing to do, but I buy whatever gas I want (ethanol or not) and have never had any problems. With that said, Yamaha says up to E10 is ok on my motor so it shouldn't matter.
Posted on 10/13/11 at 5:58 am to FelicianaTigerfan
quote:
Not sure how to handle storing over the winter with ethenol fuel in it though
Stabil
Posted on 10/13/11 at 6:44 am to dke2
I have a 90 gallon tank and always keep it full. I have always been told that keeping a full tank keeps the water out of the fuel. I also keep Stabil in my tank and nock on wood I haven't had water in my fuel before.
Posted on 10/13/11 at 7:33 am to dke2
quote:
Stabil
Will literally save your boat motor
Posted on 10/13/11 at 7:37 am to Who Me
To me it's more of a safety/emergency need to always have it full. The savings from only starting with a half take are minimal in comparison to running out of fuel.
Posted on 10/13/11 at 7:37 am to Who Me
Fill before and fill after. The only time any of my boats are less than full is out fishing.
Posted on 10/13/11 at 7:59 am to Bussemer
Usually always fill up on the way back home so when next time comes that's one less thing to do.I also keep Stabil and Seafoam in every tank in case i don't go for a few weeks.
Posted on 10/13/11 at 8:14 am to FISH N TIGER
depends on where i fish. i have a 49 gallon tank on my bass boat and its never been full and probably never will be.lol at the most a half of tank..
Posted on 10/13/11 at 8:28 am to Who Me
Depends on the trip. Usually, it's just half a tank.
Posted on 10/13/11 at 8:31 am to Who Me
full tank and i store the boat with a full tank. You will get less condensation with a full tank and that is even more important if you are using gas with ethanol. Even with easy to reach spin on fuel filters water is a problem sometimes.
Posted on 10/13/11 at 8:34 am to bayoudude
and i use a little bit of stabil and alot of seafoam every time i put gas in it..
Posted on 10/13/11 at 8:34 am to Da Hammer
quote:In a humid climate, this is true.
I have always been told that keeping a full tank keeps the water out of the fuel.
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