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I'm assuming if you have a single engine model and are not on the ocean or the Great Lakes that it's better to just go with the 73 gallon tank, right? Not sure of a reason why anyone would pay the extra to get the 116 gallon tank (?)
 
I suggest - Pros of the larger tank: Less fill-ups (important on a large lake) / no mid-day fill-ups if doing a lot of WOT / Water Sports; can optimize use of lower cost Marinas; Resale value; Secondary fuel storage when not in use. Con's: Heavy which would decrease speed and MPG.
 
Okay thanks. To clarify the weight comment - you mean the weight of the extra fuel, right? I’m assuming the weight difference between the two tanks themselves would not be that big.
 
I would agree with your assumption above Viking. If Ocean, or Great Lakes….long lakes and rivers without refueling spots, I can see going to the max 116 gallon tank. But if on normal size lakes and rivers, any that have refueling options, it just seems like “too much”. The weight of the fuel combined would be the issue with speed and mph mentioned above.

I think the type of boating plays a role too if it’s a bigger con or not. If doing a lot of watersports and long distance runs at high speeds, then the bigger tank would be nice as well. However, if doing normal cruising, lighter cruising most of the time, it seems like you could end up with a lot of “old fuel” potentially if not using the boat very regularly.

Nice option for some, but I would think that 73 gallon tank would be a sweet spot for 75-80% of boaters looking at those options.
 
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