battery operated siphon

[Pocono Bill]

I have a 2020 Bennington 22SSRX and looking to make it easier to siphon gas from can to tank. Does anyone use a battery operated siphon transfer pump?

 

[Jack M]

I use a non battery super siphon.
You can do a search in the upper right corner , there is a few siphon threads. You can find them on amazon.

 

[GarySWI]

I have one of these. I love it. Instead of putting batteries in it, I power it from a power bank.

https://www.amazon.com/Transfer-Adapters-Gasoline-Kerosene-Non-Potables/dp/B0D96YCHMZ

 

[Link]

I agree with Jack on the Super Siphon. A few up/down tugs and its off racing. Simpler without worrying about any type of power

 

[Pbakk]

Correct me if I am wrong, but with the non-motorized Siphon products, don’t you usually have to have the gas can higher than the pontoon gas nozzle? Maybe not an issue for those with docks that are relatively high, or maybe if you are able to set the gas can up on something.

 

[Jack M]

I have direct fill ,it works fine on level . On my previous, I put a towel on the seat . For under $10 its worth a try .

 

[sunedog]

I was a Super Siphon user for many years on at least three of my previous boats. But I could not get it into the fuel fill on my current 2017 RSB so I had to move on to this battery operated pump. It has worked very well for me. TERA PUMP 5th Gen TRFA01 Fuel Transfer Pump

 

[babock]

This pump is the way to go. Many of my friends also use these.

Just have to use a can with a wide enough mouth that the pump end can drop into. The Midwest cans at Harbor Freight work perfectly.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010GNM7H4?ref=fed_asin_title&th=1

 

[Pbakk]

Do you still have to use the white funnel that comes with the new Benningtons to open the nozzle?

 

[Jack M]

3 out of 4 Benningtons I never got a funnel .I did get 1 on my 2022 that had an Evinrude, dealer told me it was for adding oil on the 2 stroke .

 

[lakeliving]

I’ve been using the super siphon since 2013 to fuel my Benningtons when not fueling at the marina. Works great.

 

[PartyBarge]

We have two, one generic like the Amazon link below and one from Harbor Freight. Note the HF does not have a control valve at the end of the hose and neither mount on the fuel tank/can. With a spacer, both can be "turbocharged" by using a nominal 3.6v 18650 (some others will likely work too) cell instead of two "D" cells.

https://www.amazon.com/HORUSDY-Portable-Battery-Operated-Transfer-Automatic/dp/B0DL39G92G/ref=sr_1_5?crid=92B1E9ATWSGC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Q9iR4RNFP8HHNCDCMFQfemeYoS5mYIKkfpHsKiAqoiGfcIF4dn_CojtUg3UcsgHMo18l5bSLkjvh2a_cZL7FRNhryGWMUkhZ3m3HpIcGY4pgWxyKWPeqI5RCErTvdcJljMjv_NID2b01OxeVTKyaCP3wfp488MCS0Ce3gkUozLB9DjrPusVngbCnq4Aa2THYczfkmrixHrqR0Y2v8vHas8JSi-mxuhaaKzQWeKTnmg9oE0E3H7h9QAhFOakHJ_KSE9ydfgt94wIbYHjAfJP4iO_xbOpfJ3OteyGr81UOThg.IxFS4mBRf5_iijAl8NmFpq7ADEV6NY480OcZ3BSgUcs&dib_tag=se&keywords=battery%2Bfuel%2Bpump&qid=1764518941&s=automotive&sprefix=battery%2Bfuel%2Bpump%2Cautomotive%2C84&sr=1-5&th=1

 

[allentownsend]

Does anyone siphon gas out of their boat into a storage can?
My dealer pumps the gas out before storing the boat and refills the tank in the spring. I turned it in with almost a full tank this year. I think ethanol free gas will store for the winter even if it needs stabilizer.

 

[Jack M]

I cant siphon mine ,I have bars going across to prevent a hose / tube entering .
But , I always store mine with a full tank . Dealer adds stabilizer .

 

[allentownsend]

I have a 2020 Bennington 22SSRX and looking to make it easier to siphon gas from can to tank. Does anyone use a battery

I cant siphon mine ,I have bars going across to prevent a hose / tube entering .
But , I always store mine with a full tank . Dealer adds stabilizer .

I have the bars also.

 

[sunedog]

Like Jack, I always store my boat with a full tank. I fill with ethanol free gas and add stabilizer at the gas station. That allows it to thoroughly mix on the way back to my house. I run the motor on the trailer using muffs to get the stabilized gas into the fuel injectors and fuel lines.

 

[allentownsend]

I am not sure why my dealer pumps out the gasoline for storage. I assumed it was an issue with the insurance. He must have a way to pump it out.

In a related question, my dealer uses ethanol free gas, and I found a place not far away that I can get this during the summer. Last summer I added ethanol free gas when I needed it. Is this really necessary?

It is more expensive and not as convenient to get.
My engine is a Honda 140hp, not a small engine, and the dealer replaces the fuel filter (and the fuel) every year. I would not do this with the engine in my automobile.

 

[Jack M]

I put nothing but ethanol free in mine . Do a search in the upper right corner for it ,you get a few that dont but most use ethanol free.

 

[Vikingstaff]

Is it required? No. Is it better due to the long duration boats sit without use? Yes. Really just comes down to that in my mind. I second doing a search. It’s been discussed a few times over the years with different input from members.

We only use ethanol free rec fuel from the local marina. That said, we pay A LOT more for that fuel. Given the boat can sit for stretches in the early and late season, and being from Michigan, in storage for the other 2/3’s of the year, it’s worth it to us to protect it over time.

 

[sunedog]

In a related question, my dealer uses ethanol free gas, and I found a place not far away that I can get this during the summer. Last summer I added ethanol free gas when I needed it. Is this really necessary?

Key consideration is noted by Vikingstaff: how long will the gas sit in your tank? We use our boat most every weekend from April through September. I use 10% ethanol fuel all through the season with no issues. But for winter storage, I go out of my way to use non-ethanol fuel and I add a healthy dose of Stabile to it.

My 2001 Benny had a Honda BF115. I clearly remember even a Honda of that vintage carried a prominent sticker saying it was engineered for up to 10% ethanol fuel.