Putting a 23 hp mud buddy on my boat. I need a fuel tank, line, etc and am debating putting it in the front of the boat rather than the back to help the boat plane out.

A few questions,

what fuel line should I get since i don't think it's the same as a regular outboard (didn't think to look) and has a different connection to the engine. I assume to squeeze ball on the line?

Is there a difference in flow quality over a greater distance (4 ft vs 14 ft?)

Any other help is appreciated.