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OK to move Fuel Tank forward?
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<blockquote data-quote="airshot" data-source="post: 504827" data-attributes="member: 1183"><p>On smaller light weight boats the fins often work well, so worth a try. Just how rough is the water you boat in?? I have used fuel tanks near the front on many ocassions without issues, but I do put a piece of closed cell foam under the tank at least one inch thick and prefer 1 1/2" thick if I can find it. Where a lot of bouncing takes place I prefer metal tanks over plastic tanks as they are better sealed/ vented without making a mess. Often times if you move both battery and fuel tank amidships that will give you the balance you need and a little smoother ride for them as well. Keep in mind that anchors/ chains and rope can also help along with any tools you might carry, fire extinguishers and such can go forward with fear of to much bouncing around.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="airshot, post: 504827, member: 1183"] On smaller light weight boats the fins often work well, so worth a try. Just how rough is the water you boat in?? I have used fuel tanks near the front on many ocassions without issues, but I do put a piece of closed cell foam under the tank at least one inch thick and prefer 1 1/2" thick if I can find it. Where a lot of bouncing takes place I prefer metal tanks over plastic tanks as they are better sealed/ vented without making a mess. Often times if you move both battery and fuel tank amidships that will give you the balance you need and a little smoother ride for them as well. Keep in mind that anchors/ chains and rope can also help along with any tools you might carry, fire extinguishers and such can go forward with fear of to much bouncing around. [/QUOTE]
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