Fuel Tank Position

[scotty1856]

Hi all

I was thinking of moving my fuel tank in my tinny to the front but not sure if there is a reason not to as I can not remember seeing this done before it maybe that i have not looked hard enough.

[rickb]

I have always found they are better on r's end,close to motor,out

of the way,U don't want fuel anywhere near your catch,also no trouble with fumes.

Cheers Rick.

[iMick]

I've got mine up front under a hatch. Out of sight and works a treat.

Mick

[scotty1856]

Thanks Rick and Mick

As i spend all my time at the stern and have most of my gear down there i wanted to free up some space and spread the load out a bit as i have plenty of room up front under the bow. I just haven't seen any front mounted tanks

[rickb]

Hey Scotty, I don't think you would want a tank of fuel,upfront

getting shit belted out of it on a close chop,in the middle or back would be ok.

[tuffy]

Scotty,

I had my 30 ltr and 12 ltr spare up front when my boat was tiller steer with no problems whatsoever. It did help to balance the weight.Ran a long fuel line under the floor through a length of 35mm PVC pipe,but secured with cable ties to prevent unecessary wear etc. Remember if you do decide to do this it is probably a good idea to have a bulb pump at the front to prime the line as well as one down the back to prime the motor.

Cheers, Tuffy.

[scotty1856]

Scotty,

I had my 30 ltr and 12 ltr spare up front when my boat was tiller steer with no problems whatsoever. It did help to balance the weight.Ran a long fuel line under the floor through a length of 35mm PVC pipe,but secured with cable ties to prevent unecessary wear etc. Remember if you do decide to do this it is probably a good idea to have a bulb pump at the front to prime the line as well as one down the back to prime the motor.

Cheers, Tuffy.

Thanks Tuffy i was spoilt with bigger boats around the six meter mark in the past before heading to the bush for a spell now back after 9 years and have had to adjust to a 4 meter tiller steer tinny, bit small but hey Im out there. I think i will give it a go as one of my boys I fish with has special needs and i need him close to me so the ballast at the front would make things better.

[Geoff-]

we've got a 60-70L tank up the front of our 14' glass boat, primer bulb at the back and it works great!