Classic SeaCraft Community  

Go Back   Classic SeaCraft Community > General Discussion > Performance
FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search

Notices

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
  #1  
Old 02-24-2012, 03:34 PM
rntim1 rntim1 is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: key largo
Posts: 13
Default fuel capacity

Does anyone know if my just acquired 1985 20ft seacraft MA has a 47 gallon or 70 gallon fuel tank? Previous owner said 70 but I question his.....memory.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 02-24-2012, 03:47 PM
McGillicuddy McGillicuddy is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: 32.77 N, 117.01 W
Posts: 2,184
Default

They came with 47 or a 70 gallon option. Open it up to see the tag or drain it and fill it. I'd take his word for it. Of course you should determine this independently if you're planning a run to Cuba or the Bahamas .
__________________
there's no such thing as normal anymore...
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 02-24-2012, 09:56 PM
Blue_Heron Blue_Heron is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Gator Country
Posts: 1,416
Default

The 70 gallon tanks were common in the Seacraft Industries 20s (early '80s) and, I believe, the Trackers (late '80s), so that's probably what you've got. That's what I've got in my '83.
Dave
__________________
Blue Heron Boat Works
Reinventing the wheel, one spoke at a time.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 02-25-2012, 09:39 AM
rntim1 rntim1 is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: key largo
Posts: 13
Default

Thanks for the response! From what I've found, it appears that the standard tank was a 47 gallon and there was an option for a 70. Everything in original--kept in a garage for a long time. Had a few boat guys around here check it out and they sure do like it! Getting it back in the water today!
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 02-25-2012, 01:28 PM
PigSticker PigSticker is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Boynton Beach Fl
Posts: 156
Default

My 85sf 20 came with a 70. I replaced it with a 50 pushed forward
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 02-25-2012, 04:11 PM
BigLew BigLew is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Newburyport Area; Massachusetts
Posts: 1,364
Default

Measure it in feet or inches to get its cubic volume; L x W x H. Divide your volume by the cubic volume of a gallon and then you'll know. Cubic volume of a gallon is 7.48 gallons/ cubic foot.

1 gallon = 231 cubic inches.

1728 cubic inches/ cubic foot.

Good luck!
__________________
Getting home is more important than getting there!

Plan accordingly!
Reply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:36 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
All original content © 2003-2013 ClassicSeacraft