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Using aft reserve tank?
- boatingbob
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Using aft reserve tank?
Question for you: I have a 1995 Carver 390 powered by Crusaders. This boat, like others in its size class, has a 125-gallon reserve fuel tank in the back, as well as the two 100-gallon tanks on the side. I don't know if this tank has ever been used, and I would like to use it next time I'm cruising in Canada, so I can take across the border as much of the cheaper American gas as I can hold.
The thing is, I'm a little reluctant because since the tank hasn't been used in a long time (if ever), I don't want to put a bunch of gas in there only to find it either (a) leaks, or (b) has guck in it.
So, my questions are:
1) Should I be concerned?
2) If I have reason, is there any way to check it before I use it?
3) Would it make sense to put in a small amount (10 - 20 gallons) and see what happens?
Thanks!
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Re: Using aft reserve tank?
- RGrew176
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Re: Using aft reserve tank?
Is there some factor that makes it more difficult to utilize the aft tank?
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Re: Using aft reserve tank?
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Re: Using aft reserve tank?
- boatingbob
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Re: Using aft reserve tank?
- Midnightsun
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Re: Using aft reserve tank?
That being said, I do have dual aft tanks on mine and make a habit of running fuel through them once a season to keep things fresh. Normally I function off of the 2 main tanks and only use the rear tanks if travelling far.
- buster53
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Re: Using aft reserve tank?
Can both engines be run from that tank at the same time?
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Re: Using aft reserve tank?
aft tank.
- buster53
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Re: Using aft reserve tank?
tomschauer wrote:I can run both engines from my single
aft tank.
At the same time?
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