Gunnel fuel tanks in a 18ft SC?

[Flatline]

Its a 93 V6 150 Rude. I also have extra weight to push via two external livewells mounted on the transom. Each is about 25 gal each. They are plumed to pick up water while running and are self flushing. Even if they are not full they create a lot of drag. Yes I have trim tabs too. I can run the 70+ miles on 50 gal, but does not leave anything but fumes for saftey margin.

[Dave Hirshberg]

On that size boat I'd be carefull attaching any weight to the gunnels. Just read the post about the 20 for scrap this week. It can happen in an instant. I did a lot of long distance running in a 25 mako and we bought a rectangular Tempo Auxillary fuel tank that would stand uprightand center on the deck. We put a short peice of fuel fill hose with an inexpensive cap on the one end and a vent hose looped with a vent on the other. Then a fuel line to a switchable T at the motor. We would run it till empty then switch the T and Secure the empty tank out of the way while fishing. It was ugly going out but it gave us 100 extra gallons when fishing tourneys far out and much easier and safer then Jerry jugs and funnels. And if we weren't going out far we left it at home and used the belly tank.
Just a thought.

[lost2a6]

When I had my 20ft Sceptre, I was able to make the tank a good bit longer, which took it from 48 gal to 65 gal. I'm guessing that you should be able to do the same, if the tank is in good shape then a good fab guy could just add on to it. I know that this doesn't answer your question but it could be an option. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] Personally I just like to keep things simple. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[Flatline]

Thats what I am talking to a guy about now. We are trying to decide if we have enough space below deck to increase to 65-70 gal. It would be the best solution.