Fuel tanks 2 23L or 1 44L ?

Dero · 12 October 2015, 21:34

I have two 23 L tanks under the seat and a valve to switch between tanks. I was thinking of swapping to one 44l tank flat rectangle shape to save me switching between tanks.

Is there any downside to this ?

Any guidance would be appreciated from a newbie

Chris · 12 October 2015, 21:37

do you ever remove the tanks to refuel... ? 44 litres of fuel is quite a lot to lug around.

Dero · 12 October 2015, 21:47

No tank will be permantely stored on the rib under the seat

Andrew Walker · 12 October 2015, 21:48

What Chris says. I have two 25 litre and they are cumbersome to say the least when full.

Dero · 12 October 2015, 21:48

sorry pressed button too early and I can refill at Petrol station or top up via gerry cans

Dero · 12 October 2015, 21:54

Can I ask a related question how do you switch between tanks do you have a switchover valve?

Andrew Walker · 12 October 2015, 22:13

Nothing so flash but I have a quick release valve fitted to both tanks so just unclip the fuel line from one and connect to the other while the engine is running.

Dero · 13 October 2015, 07:36

thanyk you

jonp · 13 October 2015, 08:01

Even though I have a 100 lt tank which gives me a 300k + range I still like the 25 lt tanks as they are so easy to fill and move about (as a spare).

Using jerry cans or filling at petrol stations always seems to end with a little spillage.

I know quite a few boat owners who opt for the smaller cans over the big ones.

Jon

paintman · 13 October 2015, 08:59

I have 3 of the Quicksilver 25 litre ones. Space in the boat for 2.
The third is used as a jerry can & I just remove the empty one from the boat at the end of the day & replace it with the jerry can one without having to faff around filling one from another with the risk of spillage.
Empty one then goes in the car awaiting refilling.
I use the same changeover system as Andrew, just swapping the connector from tank to tank. The boat does have two complete fuel lines but I found it simpler just to use one of them.

C-NUMB · 13 October 2015, 12:33

I used to have 2 X 25L + some plastic jerry cans. Now have a stationary 70L + 20 plastic can(for spare), for me this is much more convenient.

Now I don't need to refuel at sea, or switch tanks in bad weather. Refueling on the trailer is easy, minimal spillage, using one of these cheap orange hand Siphon Pumps.

markmullen · 17 October 2015, 16:09

Having two gives you a backup should the pickup connector fail or get blocked, or the fuel get contaminated on one.