25' QX Owners with Single Engine and ESP:
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LaurencetheAdventurer
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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.
Vikingstaff
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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.
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.
Potomacbassin’
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Range primarily. Heavier boats with bigger engines to push them do more work and need more fuel. Throw in a tower that drags air and tubes with 300lbs of kids off the back and fuel efficiency is pretty terrible. Some boaters make long runs and so carrying capacity is a very big advantage to logistics.
If you don't need the fuel just don't fill the tank all the way. But I'd rather have the option than not, unless storage space is critical.
If you don't need the fuel just don't fill the tank all the way. But I'd rather have the option than not, unless storage space is critical.
Vikingstaff
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Fill it to what you need instead of all the way up everytime, but having the option for more fuel if the need is a great approach IMHO. Agree with Poto here. Other than potentially budget, why make it an either or.
Nice idea!