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20 August 2021, 17:50
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Where do you put yours and why
The fuel tank I have seems to have an excessive amount of hose on it. I assume causing the fuel pump additional strain. How much hose do you have on yours. Where in the boat do you locate it and why. Thanks guys
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20 August 2021, 18:28
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Length: 4m +
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Originally Posted by Phil2174
The fuel tank I have seems to have an excessive amount of hose on it. I assume causing the fuel pump additional strain. How much hose do you have on yours. Where in the boat do you locate it and why. Thanks guys
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Enough to fit the tank in the bow would be normal. It won't bother the lift pump. Moving the tank forward can help with planing and stability in chop.
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20 August 2021, 19:08
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Cheers will, ok so I have about the right amount then. 👍
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20 August 2021, 20:14
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Boat name: Redneck
Make: Excel
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Engine: 20 efi & 9.8 2s
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Originally Posted by willk
Enough to fit the tank in the bow would be normal. It won't bother the lift pump. Moving the tank forward can help with planing and stability in chop.
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21 August 2021, 03:35
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If your fuel line is too long, your tank isn't forward enough.
The back of your boat should be empty.
All the weight should be upfront.
Sit as forward as possible and shift your weight forward to help get on plane faster.
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21 August 2021, 10:53
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Country: UK - England
Town: Retford
Boat name: Spy-sea-one
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Move mine about according to the weight I carry for the best performance
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21 August 2021, 13:19
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Make: Aerotec 380
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Wot Jeff said... depending on other loading/no of persons the fuel tank could be anywhere from adj the transom to right in the bow. Too much bow weight can lead to bow steer which feels horrible.
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21 August 2021, 13:29
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Country: UK - England
Town: South Yorks
Boat name: Black Pig
Make: Ribcraft
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I have a Milpro fuel bladder which is a great bit of kit, it hangs off the grab line down the port side. Takes up hardly any room & is soft & forgiving. Makes for good weight distribution too.
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21 August 2021, 13:57
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Town: London
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I have a Milpro fuel bladder which is a great bit of kit, it hangs off the grab line down the port side. Takes up hardly any room & is soft & forgiving. Makes for good weight distribution too.
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This bit of kit is so high on my wish list, but MY WORD the price is prohibitive…!
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21 August 2021, 15:01
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Country: UK - England
Town: South Yorks
Boat name: Black Pig
Make: Ribcraft
Length: 5m +
Engine: DF140a
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This bit of kit is so high on my wish list, but MY WORD the price is prohibitive…!
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You can pick them up off ebay now & then. That’s where I got mine from.
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21 August 2021, 17:10
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Town: Plymouth
Make: Honwave
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Thanks everyone went out today, after replacing the fuel line. Managed to start OBM definitely a knack.
Happy days.
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