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Did you do that with saddle tanks? Mine pump right out of the vents if I get over 18 a side. Would be nice to add some fuel to the mix with any motor. Btw, is anyone running a 175 suzuki around here? I'm thinking that might be a nice next motor ...
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Did you do that with saddle tanks? Mine pump right out of the vents if I get over 18 a side. Would be nice to add some fuel to the mix with any motor. Btw, is anyone running a 175 suzuki around here? I'm thinking that might be a nice next motor ...
Gallagher...go to the Gallery and look through all pics...when yer in my pics, you'll see my seats on two boxes which contain two 40 gal tanks..., so I got rid of the original saddle tanks...actually was roomier w/those gone as well...if you decide to go this route for extra fuel capacity, I can give ya more details if you want...

And I think the 175 Zuke would be a perfect 4-stroke for a V20!!...
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Gallagher...go to the Gallery and look through all pics...when yer in my pics, you'll see my seats on two boxes which contain two 40 gal tanks..., so I got rid of the original saddle tanks...actually was roomier w/those gone as well...if you decide to go this route for extra fuel capacity, I can give ya more details if you want...

And I think the 175 Zuke would be a perfect 4-stroke for a V20!!...
Unless it's one of the OLD 2 stroke 175's, in which case look for corrosion. I have one of the late 80's SUZUKI's I work on that has never seen saltwater, yet the sucker is almost trashed with corrosion.
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Unless it's one of the OLD 2 stroke 175's, in which case look for corrosion. I have one of the late 80's SUZUKI's I work on that has never seen saltwater, yet the sucker is almost trashed with corrosion.
Ooops...I went straight to thinking NEW 4-stroke 175...Ferms right!
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That's right. Will definitely repower with four stroke. Trying to get the most bang for the buck
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Will check out those picks Reel. Sounds
Like a great solution to fuel issue
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Will check out those picks Reel. Sounds
Like a great solution to fuel issue
Have fun lookin' through the pics...lots of ideas to pick up on in the gallery...BUT if yer gonna repower w/a new 4-stroke, you may not NEED additional fuel capacity unless you already know yer gonna be makin' long runs to get to the fishin hole or something like that...I repowered that boat w/a Honda 150 after riggin the twin 40 gal tanks...had I known, I woulda stuck a pair of 25 or 30 gals in there instead and save weight and room...live and learn...die and forget it all...
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The problem with the saddle tanks is that you can only fill em to maybe 15 each before the fuel slops out of the side vents. The other problem for me is that there's no fuel in the harbor here. I need to run around to the peninsula on the back side of the island to get fuel. On the other hand, maybe that's easier than installing new tanks ...

By the way, I see 'Gallery' in the forums list but all I find is members asking for a gallery page ...? Are the Gallery photos somewhere else?
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The problem with the saddle tanks is that you can only fill em to maybe 15 each before the fuel slops out of the side vents. The other problem for me is that there's no fuel in the harbor here. I need to run around to the peninsula on the back side of the island to get fuel. On the other hand, maybe that's easier than installing new tanks ...

By the way, I see 'Gallery' in the forums list but all I find is members asking for a gallery page ...? Are the Gallery photos somewhere else?
Go back to the VERY FIRST PAGE of this site...solid blue background w/a V20 and choices at bottom for Forum, Gallery, etc...click on Gallery from there...lotta BOAT PORN...
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Thanks, reela. Lots of boat porn giving me ideas.

On yours, assuming you had some cracking in the deck, do those cover/fill with new deck paint? I need to cut a hatch for the bilge pump anyhow so why not roll on some new paint when I'm finished.

Also, on these older models there are no scuppers. Do folks create them? I'll search scupper too. I'm dreaming about a 175 Suzuki ...
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