frond_wonderland wrote:
Greetings,
I know there are a couple people who have added external fuel tanks to their Hobie Tandem Islands. I was curious how people chose their external tanks (maximum size, placement in the boat). I would love to add a 6 gallon with 5/16" adapter, but cannot find one that fits in the hull of the boat. A lot of the ones I see on Amazon have reviews saying they swelled in size under the sun without proper ventilation because of new EPA regulations for the gas cap and leaked all over the place. Has this happened to those who have external tanks or how was this issue tackled (e.g., install old venting caps and then risk losing fuel volatility, fuel demand valve)?
Thanks!
Frondwonderland
Hello FW!
Have you considered making a mount out on the akas for the external tank? This is what I am planning to do. I only have a 3 gallon tank and that seems to be plenty. If my calculations are correct 3 gallons will give me a range of about 150-200km depending on speed etc!
Its a regular boat tank with a std venting cap. I have had no spills or leakage so far but I try to close the vent valve when the motor is off and try to remember to vent of some pressure now and then if its a hot day.
The extra weight of the fuel dont seem to be a big issue anyway with the 3 gallon tank werever I place it, front or rear. I figure a smaller tank and an extra "jerry-can" if you are going for a really long trip might be a better more practical sollution? You can spread the weight better on the kayak and its also easier to carry.
Just a few thoghts... hope it helps...
All the best!
/Gustav