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gas tank placement and speed
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MMT Sponsor  Joined: Thu Sep 16, 2010 10:32 pm Posts: 4036 Location: Gonzales La 
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 gas tank placement and speedI searched around and couldnt really find anything on this subject, but does anyone have speed figures on the difference between having the gas tank in the rear or front of the boat? I have a 14 x44 with a 25 gdlt on it. I have always had the tank in the rear, and am now getting gps speeds of 22mph @4000rpm. Im just trying to see before i buy more fuel line. Got a 6 gal tank
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| Sun Oct 17, 2010 6:37 pm |
 
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MMT Elite Member
Joined: Wed Mar 03, 2010 7:00 pm Posts: 6060 Location: Choudrant, La
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Re: gas tank placement and speed it will run flatter and maybe a lil faster, it definetly won't hurt anything.
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| Sun Oct 17, 2010 6:58 pm |
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MMT 1000 Club  Joined: Sat Jun 27, 2009 11:50 pm Posts: 3777 Location: Knotts Island, North Carolina.
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Re: gas tank placement and speed It can never hurt, go for the front, that's where 90% of us put them.
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| Sun Oct 17, 2010 7:05 pm |
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MMT Addict  Joined: Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:55 am Posts: 743 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Re: gas tank placement and speed I have my tank placed in the front of my boat and it helps distribute the load a little better. However, when I hunt 3 people and one sits near the front, the front of the boat gets buried more and I loose speed. In your case, I would guess that the boat should run flatter if you are by yourself and you'll be able to sit a second person a little further back.
Overall, it won't hurt anything, just make sure your fuel pump can supply enough fuel to your engine and if it can't add a facet cube pump, they work great. _________________ "We Are Products Of Our Decisions" Gator Trax 1750HD With Mud Buddy Black Death 5500 |
| Sun Oct 17, 2010 7:07 pm |
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MMT Sponsor Joined: Thu Sep 16, 2010 10:32 pm Posts: 4036 Location: Gonzales La
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Re: gas tank placement and speed thanks for the help guys, ill try it and post the speeds
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| Sun Oct 17, 2010 7:12 pm |
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MMT Pro Member
Joined: Tue May 04, 2010 9:13 pm Posts: 197
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Re: gas tank placement and speed I have myne in the mid section of the boat. It seems to run the best there, but my boat battery is in the front of the boat.
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| Mon Oct 18, 2010 6:16 pm |
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