Transom fuel tank.

[maverick58]

Good morning all. I have recently found this nicely thought out fuel tank aimed specifically at sibbers that attaches to the inside of the transom. My only negative to it is it doesn’t have a fuel float/visual gauge to show how much fuel Is on board. Does anyone have any ideas or have the same tank and have adapted a visualiser to fit. Currently it has an un-vented screw top

Many thanks.

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[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by maverick58

Good morning all. I have recently found this nicely thought out fuel tank aimed specifically at sibbers that attaches to the inside of the transom. My only negative to it is it doesn’t have a fuel float/visual gauge to show how much fuel Is on board. Does anyone have any ideas or have the same tank and have adapted a visualiser to fit. Currently it has an un-vented screw top

Many thanks.

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For some reason I can’t see the pic, but if it’s the one I’m thinking of, I’m not a fan. It puts the weight exactly where you don’t want it. At least with a separate tank you can move the weight forward if needed. Just my 2 penneth.

[maverick58]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

For some reason I can’t see the pic, but if it’s the one I’m thinking of, I’m not a fan. It puts the weight exactly where you don’t want it. At least with a separate tank you can move the weight forward if needed. Just my 2 penneth.

Good point Dave. It’s called a dinghy mate. But When you have a bow bag up front with anchor, beers and other gubbins and tiller extension that’s enough to keep my front end down. I’m not a fan of having a tank strapped down somewhere within the social space when sib space is a premium. Everyone runs their set up with what suits their needs.

[Milgrip]

Only £200 inc delivery on Amazon!!

[Poly]

Maverick - I’ve never found portable tank gauges very good anyway - between the float falling off, the clear plastic crazing and eventually breaking, them misreading because the boat is not level, and just sticking I’ve given up on them and now use the pick up the tank and judge the weight method. If the tank is too heavy for that a dip stick is probably the most reliable.

[maverick58]

Originally Posted by Poly

Maverick - I’ve never found portable tank gauges very good anyway - between the float falling off, the clear plastic crazing and eventually breaking, them misreading because the boat is not level, and just sticking I’ve given up on them and now use the pick up the tank and judge the weight method. If the tank is too heavy for that a dip stick is probably the most reliable.

Hahaha, “picking up the tank” is the chosen method on my boat too, espesh after a skinful of beers and can’t quite focus on the gauge!!! If it feels light....just go slower!!! £200 on amazon or £20 pre-owned off gumtree, can’t complain if it keeps my boat area social and fuel safely tucked out of the way.

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[treerat]

I looked at one for my sib and decided that weight at the rear really isn't a good call.

In the end I ran a longer fuel line, moved a 25l tank to the bow and secured there - worked a treat, especially when out on my own.

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

For some reason I can’t see the pic, but if it’s the one I’m thinking of, I’m not a fan. It puts the weight exactly where you don’t want it. At least with a separate tank you can move the weight forward if needed. Just my 2 penneth.

.....that's 4 penneth (X2)
Full tank ..One up...and Head Sea you'll be lucky to see the water.

[maverick58]

Originally Posted by Maximus

.....that's 4 penneth (X2)
Full tank ..One up...and Head Sea you'll be lucky to see the water.

Im baffled how a simple “how to” Question of installing a fuel sight gauge into a tank has gone to giving penneths of useless info (which I am already aware of) to how to be a better boater or run my rig. I/we have crossed the Solent from Christchurch to IOW over 30 times in 4.5, 4.2 and 3.8m zodiac futura’s in varying conditions, so I guess you could say....we sort of know what we’re doing out there.

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by maverick58

Im baffled how a simple “how to” Question of installing a fuel sight gauge into a tank has gone to giving penneths of useless info (which I am already aware of) to how to be a better boater or run my rig. I/we have crossed the Solent from Christchurch to IOW over 30 times in 4.5, 4.2 and 3.8m zodiac futura’s in varying conditions, so I guess you could say....we sort of know what we’re doing out there.

NO!
Crossing the Mighty Solent! in a 4.m Zodiac!...(I had the same craft for five years...did hundreds of hours all over the South and North Coasts)
That HAS put me in my place!
I just didn't realise you possessd THAT level of Blue water Ocean going experience!

Forgive me....But From you're original Post I was under the impression you had YET TO FIT and TRIAL said....Transom/Stern mounted Fuel Tank?..and was offering, like others some WELL MEANT pre-emptive advise.
Obviously.....that was before before I knew of you're wild water SOLENT experience!
Crack on Chap!!

BE SURE to let us know how much better the performance and the improved Handling is...when you've bought fitted and trialed the new Tank
As to the "in sight" ??? fuel gauge...Totally impractical...and unnecessary.

[maverick58]

Originally Posted by Maximus

NO!
Crossing the Mighty Solent! in a 4.m Zodiac!...(I had the same craft for five years...did hundreds of hours all over the South and North Coasts)
That HAS put me in my place!
I just didn't realise you possessd THAT level of Blue water Ocean going experience!

Forgive me....But From you're original Post I was under the impression you had YET TO FIT and TRIAL said....Transom/Stern mounted Fuel Tank?..and was offering, like others some WELL MEANT pre-emptive advise.
Obviously.....that was before before I knew of you're wild water SOLENT experience!
Crack on Chap!!

BE SURE to let us know how much better the performance and the improved Handling is...when you've bought fitted and trialed the new Tank
As to the "in sight" ??? fuel gauge...Totally impractical...and unnecessary.

Ahh mate, It’s No dramas dude, like most forums out there the subject tends to end up in a completely different area to the place it was originally intended. As for the solent in an “inflatable dinghy” we’ve been in 2 storey high swells in the middle of the run as the tide is heading out and definately NOT for the faint hearted, but that’s testament to how good those futuras are as you already know.

I’m Yet to test the new tank as summer seems to have done one recently.