Fuel Tank Size 1985 23 CC

[Nemo]

Hello All:

New member here. Kglynn has been working on refurbishing a 1985 CC for myself and a buddy.

We are planning to replace the existing 136 gallon tank and wanted to get some opinions on expanding the tank size. The current tank length is 98.75 inches. There is an additional area of dead space in front of the tank that is curently not being utilized. We are considering extending the tank length to utlize this area by adding any where from 12 - 22 inches, or 17 - 29 gallons. Thoughts or experiences are appreciated.

Nemo

[FELLOW-SHIP]

Ha Nemo
When I re did my boat I went from a 100 to a 120 gal tank with a single 225 on the back that gives me a range of approx 250 miles which I thought was more than ample range for a 23’. If you have one motor your boat has a range close to 300 miles as it is. I can’t see any advantages to adding more gas. I would be more concerned about adding more weight up front a extra 20 gal will add a extra 170 lbs up front which could change the performance of the boat more than you would like. I would think of a deck locker in that space to store some extra stuff in stead. “just my opinion”
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[Nemo]

Hello Fellow-Ship:

Thanks for the reply;it is also nice to get a sense of range. We will have a single 250 HPDI replacing twin 200 merc's. We figured with the loss of one engine we could add a few more gallons. We will outfit the new tank for a twin hookup for when the bracket gets added down the line [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[Capt Chuck]

Nemo
I have a 135 gal tank in my 23'. I put a 13 gal fresh water tank in that space. The pump in mounted inside the console and the shower head comes out the side thru a flush mount fiting. The water fill cap comes up thru the floor in the forward seat in front of the console
The fresh water rinse sure comes in handy after a swim or snorkel/dive trip

BTW: The dog has plenty to drink on those long fishing trips