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Unread 05-25-2010, 12:16 PM
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getting ready to put a new tank in ,do you guys think a 80 gallon tank is too much for a v20?
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dont think there's any such thing as too big...if you can fit it, why not?
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80 would be great! I wish mine was 80. Like RW said, will it fit?

Gas is 6 lbs per gallon. You are only talking an extra 115 - 120 lbs (over a 60 gallon tank) which will be centered and weight distributed evenly through the hull.

Do it if it will fit.
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Talk about good range. Pair that with one of the efficient motors and you'll be going forever before a fillup.
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Not with my 2-smoker but still further than with 60.
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Talk about good range. Pair that with one of the efficient motors and you'll be going forever before a fillup.
I agree I would like a bigger tank too. 80 gal seems perfect.
BUT - The new ethanol blended fuel goes stale after only a few weeks. Make sure you use fuel stabilizer. I posted the other day about the 160 gal tank in the Whaler, always with old fuel. I have no answer.
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110 in the ox thats 600+ pounds!! i have not used more then 30 gals yet!
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i hear you on the 2 smoker deal .as for the tank i'll make it fit when i rebuild the transom and stringers .
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