gas tank ????

pogy · #1 11-08-2005, 10:27 AM

Im replacing the deck on my 1973 20'superfisherman sc? the question i have is that the old gas tank, was under the center console on top of the deck but i want to put the new one under the deck. Any tips and advice on where i should put it and how to mount it would be great. thnx.

sailcat · #2 11-08-2005, 11:28 PM

pogy, Here's some pics of how I did mine. Hope they help.

This is a 70 gal. From the CC forward to the casting platform.

Abe's Rocket · #3 11-09-2005, 01:00 PM

joey- are you raising the floor? Can you email me additional pics if you've got them?

pogy · #4 11-09-2005, 06:05 PM

thanx for the pix any more would be great.

jorgeinmiami · #5 11-09-2005, 08:59 PM

I would also like to add a larger tank I currently have a 45 gal under deck but it seems that I run not really nose down but not really up(if that makes sense).
I would like a larger tank but am worried about more wieght in the front as I will also be moving the console up from were it was placed now.
The prior owner says he moved it back because he felt the boat ran nose heavy.

Maybe trim tabs?? would help

sailcat · #6 11-09-2005, 10:17 PM

I moved the gas tank and CC forward to distribute the weight better because of the larger motor being installed. Adding trim tabs are money well spent. I don't have a problem with the bow being heavy.

strick · #7 11-11-2005, 01:27 AM

Look at that little boat get busy!! [img]/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

strick

Snookerd · #8 11-11-2005, 11:25 PM

Nice shot of taming the chop! No weight prob. in the front.

TUGBOAT · #9 11-12-2005, 12:04 AM

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No weight prob. in the front.

It's in the back I saw what They ate & Drank ! [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

sailcat · #10 11-12-2005, 02:14 PM

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It's in the back

Hey, I resemble that remark. I only maintain this weight so the boat doesn't get to light and want to fly. [img]/images/graemlins/smirk.gif[/img]