We've had a Yamaha Precision Blend oil tank under the front of the console on our 18 Sea Craft since rigging it with a new 130 in 2000- no troubles, and the oil pump likes the dry location- no contamination or oil pump issues in 600+ hours. I set it up in the center between two batteries in boxes oriented for and aft so that the fill cap was accessible for replenishment without a funnel from the front of console seat hatch, but there is space in front of the batteries/ oil tank for safety gear, tools, spares, etc- I'd do it the same again.
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Bill Potter
18' 1978, Yamaha 130
23' CC 1986, T Suzuki F115s (current full custom project)
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