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My small 24 gal fuel tank and 200 Yamaha go through fuel at a rapid pace. So I want to carry some extra fuel say (2) 5 gal plastic fuel jugs. Anybody doing this and how did you and where did you attach the fuel jugs?
 
I don't carry extra on the boat , but I carry to the boat . I bought an 18 gallon tote attached a 2X4 in the middle. It holds 2, 5gallon cans securely, if it were to spill its in the tote.
 
See this post, lots of good suggestions.

Auxiliary fuel Tank

Have a 2013 RBR 2550 with 350hp Yamaha The 34 gallon tank won’t get us & back on long rides Anyone add a auxiliary tank on board or install a larger main tank ? Thanks Scott
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Mine is post #15. We got two more caddies for last trip, so five total. IMG_2269.JPG,

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Thanks guys, that's some interesting options. I'll stick to my original 2 5 gal jugs as I don't need the extra gas often. I have to figure a way of strapping them to the boat. I have a small battery powered fuel pump that works fine to get the fuel from the plastic jugs to the boat fuel tank.
 
Well, in a perfect world it would be best not to have portable gas cans, but there are plenty of smaller/older pontoons and fishing boats with them. I think you’d be okay if you can properly secure them.
 
Separate. Secure it - like any other cargo - so it can't spill. It is no more or less flammable in one plastic container vs another.

Must be Illinois logic... ;-)
 
Before large main fuel tanks in boats back in the day, it was standard practice to run multiple 6 gallon portable tanks through a mechanical brass 3 or 4 way selector valve. Plumb some fuel line from the valve with a fuel connector fitting to plug it into a standard marine 6 gallon fuel tank. (carry as many as you want). When your main fuel tank is running low, switch the selector valve to run your auxiliary fuel tank(s). No siphoning, just plug it in and go. Yes, 1960's thought process that worked very well.
 
fitz73222 said:
Before large main fuel tanks in boats back in the day, it was standard practice to run multiple 6 gallon portable tanks through a mechanical brass 3 or 4 way selector valve. Plumb some fuel line from the valve with a fuel connector fitting to plug it into a standard marine 6 gallon fuel tank. (carry as many as you want). When your main fuel tank is running low, switch the selector valve to run your auxiliary fuel tank(s). No siphoning, just plug it in and go. Yes, 1960's thought process that worked very well.
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I remember as a kid, having to quickly switch between tanks when the engine began to sputter.
 
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