fuel tank placement - 23 center console
 

Hi Guys
When I replaced my tank a few years back I intentionally move it forward a few inches. I cant remember how much however but it appears to be about 4", but I'm not quite sure . The trouble Im now having is the deck will not drain and water now sits forward when its at the dock!

I can get it to drain when I stand on the transom and I weigh 200 lbs.

Can anyone give me a suggestion about how far aft I should move the tank which by the way is 96 long and when full holds 131 gallons. Thanks Dink

Mine is 118 gal and is just behind the std. front fish box on the front.

Fuel tank placement
 

Come on guys(and gals)! Does anyone know how to calculate how far aft I need to move a 96" long 131 gallon tank That I usually run half full to transfer 200 lbs to the transom?. I incorrectly moved the new tank 4 inches forward in an attempt to stop the boat from being too stern heavy and now the CG is too far forward. Thanks Rich

i can not imagine 4 " is having that dramatic of an effect? I had a 23 , notch transom, 200 2 stroke, i rebuilt it , moved console forward @ 5" , had a 80 in rear and a 40 forward where front storage box was, i did have a drainage problem when the rear tank was near empty and the forward was near full. Are you sure the console has not been moved forward also?

I currently have a 23 , floatation bracket, 225 4 stroke, 100 gal tank pushed as far forward as i can up to the front storage box and wish i could go further.

Are you running a 2 stroke or 4 stroke?