Shaft length on 18 Fisherman

[jasoncooperpcola]

Phatdaddy, stuarbc does not have the tank anymore.

BUT, my neighbor gave me a Tempo model TP27S 27 gallon plastic fuel tank with sending unit. 36" long 12" wide and 16" tall. About to see how it fits in the centerconsole and if i can fit two in there. I might just have my fuel issue solved.

[jasoncooperpcola]

I need two more inches of clearance under the forward seat of the center console to get the tank to slide in. I can fit two tanks side by side under the console. Now if my main 60 gallon tank in the V20 is good, that would give me 114 gallons total if i get another 27 gallon tank, or 87 if i just run one extra.

I sat on the seat on the console and it feels low. I think it needs to be raised 3"

[Redloon]

I just bought a 1983 Wellcraft 180 Fisherman in pretty good shape - the transom and stringers are solid as is the floor.

The boat sits on a trailer but the bunks are not adjusted correctly in my opinion. Anyone have a good picture of how the bunks are situated in relation to the keel on their V20 or 180 fisherman? The picture of the rear of the boat sitting on the trailer shows the left bunk outside of the first step going left from the keel. The right bunk is inside the first step going right from the keel. Should both bunks be outside the first step (like the left one) or inside the step (like the right one).

[jasoncooperpcola]

If you set your bunks just outside the step with 1" clearance the step should help center it on the trailer. I brought my 18 home on the V20s trailer and it fit like a glove. Pipe guide-ons help alot.

[Kracker Jack]

Originally Posted by jasoncooperpcola

I need two more inches of clearance under the forward seat of the center console to get the tank to slide in. I can fit two tanks side by side under the console. Now if my main 60 gallon tank in the V20 is good, that would give me 114 gallons total if i get another 27 gallon tank, or 87 if i just run one extra.

I sat on the seat on the console and it feels low. I think it needs to be raised 3"

I have a clear moeller 30 gallon tank was given to me and fits perfect under my console. My forward "foot well" or old foot well when the cuddy was on there witch is now a storage hold also holds my other 30 gallon tempo perfect. so if im taking a trip that needs extra full I can bring it. I can even stuff my 18 gallon tank under my bench seat behind the console if I really needed more gas. My console is low but I kinda like it.

[jasoncooperpcola]

Kracker i might have to find somewhere else to put my tank. I may be installing a small block v8 under the console. Havent made up my mind yet.

[Kracker Jack]

Originally Posted by jasoncooperpcola

Kracker i might have to find somewhere else to put my tank. I may be installing a small block v8 under the console. Havent made up my mind yet.

WHAT?????? And I thought I was cool doing a steplift conversion!!! So what do ya have kicking around in the old head? A true inboard?

[jasoncooperpcola]

Originally Posted by Kracker Jack

WHAT?????? And I thought I was cool doing a steplift conversion!!! So what do ya have kicking around in the old head? A true inboard?

I have been thinking about a jackshafted sterndrive. I have been talking with Ferm about it, because i am new to sterndrives and not sure what can and cant be done.

[Kracker Jack]

Very Very cool!!!! Cant wait to see that build!!!