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1988 Super Sport Limited 17 aft deck questions
sailormarlo	#1  Posted on 05/05/16 - 4:36 AM
Member Posts: 12 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/24/14	Hello! We are looking for a way to modify the deck/cover for the gas tanks that is behind the bench in our 1988 SSL 17'. If we ever run out of gas, I have to carefully tiptoe along the rail to lift the cover and switch the gas tanks. If anyone has figured out a better way to manage this, we would love to know! Also- in the identify my boat pictures, you show this model with a tow-ring for ski lines- do you know a place that sells those? Finally, we need a good ladder that is moderately easy to use- we have a heck of a time getting back into the boat after a swim! Thanks in advance for all of your help!!! Edited by sailormarlo on 05/05/16 - 5:03 AM
sailormarlo	#2  Posted on 05/11/16 - 7:34 AM
Member Posts: 12 Comments: 0 Joined: 06/24/14	Shoot! Nobody has any ideas?
EJO	#3  Posted on 05/11/16 - 8:11 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 669 Comments: 6 Joined: 11/25/12	I'm not familiar with your model/year so I can't comment on tip-toeing next to the rail for your tanks. Use a standard BW transom ladder and if you're a little older you could mount a grab handle inside the boat. (see members personal page for a picture of my ladder down and up under size 15) Reach out to the fellows with the same model as shown on that members page also. Skipper E-J m/v "Clumsy Cleat" a 2008 Montauk 150
todd12	#4  Posted on 05/11/16 - 10:16 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 220 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/27/06	Sounds like your model has a back deck already ? Get a fuel tank ( custom built if needed ) that fits under your seat. Sounds like you need a bigger fuel tank or relocate tanks. I built my own rear deck on a 15' whaler, I built doors into the deck as to not have your issue. My fuel tank is under my seat ( 18 gal ) . Martin Marine makes a excellent swim platform for your boat ( sponsor on this site ) Edited by todd12 on 05/11/16 - 10:19 AM Todd
draftsman	#5  Posted on 05/11/16 - 7:26 PM
Member Posts: 80 Comments: 0 Joined: 01/27/07	A large enough deckplate, round or rectangular, to do the job might work if the covers flat enough to allow installation in the right area...
Deeks	#6  Posted on 05/23/16 - 10:56 AM
Member Personal Page Posts: 4 Comments: 0 Joined: 08/04/13	I have the same boat with a 25 gal plastic tank under the deck. Can run at least 2 full days with 90 Yamaha 4 stroke. What size tank is in your boat?
Phil T	#7  Posted on 05/23/16 - 1:13 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 6985 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	If you want to see a photo, there is one in the Reference section, under Models & Specs: http://www.whalercentral.com/showuser...hoto_id=49 I would add 2 tank selector switch near the helm and re-run fuel lines. http://www.jamestowndistributors.com/...?pid=56223 You should add primer bulbs before the selector valve