krcossin
Well-Known Member
My lake does not have a fuel station available, my previous open bow I used my trailer to recover, drive it for a good power wash and fill it up as needed. I don't have a trailer with this new one, I have access to borrow the dealer's trailer if I make an appointment, I keep the R moored to four poles, water is knee deep at the bow, chest level mid ship and about 6' behind the transom, I could beach it, but the filler cap is pretty high and holding a 5 gallon gas can over my head is not fun. I have a funnel that I used last weekend that my son holds in place as I pour in the fuel standing on the swing back cushion.
I'm curious if one of you elders have a method to ease this process? My F300 is thirsty, I have burned over 33 gallons with almost 12 hours use. I have seen some of my neighbors using a "shake tube" to siphon the fuel from the can to the boat, I have no experience with it, maybe you have a recommendation? I really don't want to use the dealers trailer for every fuel run, as it is a bunk style and I know it will wear out the sharkhide with enough recovery/launches.
I'm curious if one of you elders have a method to ease this process? My F300 is thirsty, I have burned over 33 gallons with almost 12 hours use. I have seen some of my neighbors using a "shake tube" to siphon the fuel from the can to the boat, I have no experience with it, maybe you have a recommendation? I really don't want to use the dealers trailer for every fuel run, as it is a bunk style and I know it will wear out the sharkhide with enough recovery/launches.