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Fuel tank for 17' Montauk
ajchip	#1  Posted on 09/06/09 - 7:14 AM
Member Posts: 1 Comments: 0 Joined: 09/06/09	Hello ! I just joined this wonderful site - been reading lots of posts. I have a 2001 used 17' Montaulk w/ 90 hp 4 stroke Merc.- would like to put in one large tank as opposed to the two 6 gal tanks - any suggestions ? also I would like to install a GPS and a trolling motor - but am totally ingorant regarding options etc. I believe that in order to get a trolling motor, I have to change the bow rail. Also, can fishing seats be installed in my boat. Any help or guidance is really appreciated. Thank You! Chip
Mr T	#2  Posted on 09/06/09 - 10:04 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 230 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/07/08	Welcome. For a tank, a 26 gallon Moeller will fit under the z legs no problem and give you plenty of range for your motor. Try amazon, they price em low. I got mine for right 180 shipped.
Joe Kriz	#3  Posted on 09/06/09 - 11:39 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11434 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	See this link to our OEM Parts Photos for replacement fuel tanks for the Classic Montauk. http://www.whalercentral.com/photogal...hoto_id=68 There are basically 2 choices. Two 12 gallon tanks which fit in the original mats, or One 26 gallon tank which you may need to trim the inside lips of the mats. Edited by Joe Kriz on 09/07/09 - 2:28 PM
captaincurt	#4  Posted on 09/07/09 - 6:12 AM
Member Posts: 50 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/06/08	I put a 26 gallon under my seat .the fill and fuel line connection are both on same side of tank and allow easy access . Montauk is in the shop getting motor rebuild , When it is back I will try to remember to post tank manufacture and model # . It is alot of gas to sit on when you think about it . LOL
Phil T	#5  Posted on 09/07/09 - 7:09 AM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 6994 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	Chip - The introduction of E-10 has impacted standard practices regarding fuel storage. The lifecycle of fuel in a vented fuel system is shorter compared to pure gasoline Since you have a 4 stroke, if you install a large tank (26 gallon) consider how long it will be between refilling the tank. You may consider a 20 gallon tank if 12 is not large enough and 26 is too large. One benefit of a portable tank is you can drain it and use the fuel in a vehicle, ATV, mower, snowblower etc.
HarleyFXDL	#6  Posted on 09/07/09 - 7:29 AM
Member Personal Page Project Albums Posts: 917 Comments: 30 Joined: 07/24/07	Take a look at my personnel page in it you will see the 27 gal tank I installed: http://www.whalercentral.com/infusion...er_id=5953 Kevin 1988 11' Super Sport, 1987 Johnson 15hp. If you think education is expensive, try ignorance "Vegetarian - old Indian word for bad fisherman."
captaincurt	#7  Posted on 09/07/09 - 8:10 AM
Member Posts: 50 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/06/08	I have the same tank . Its like it was made for the boat . I noticed your primer bulb is next to your tank mine is by the motor , yours is more convienient . Now I reach under my casting platform . Why didnt I think of that . LOL Ill be moving mine asap.
Fishmore	#8  Posted on 09/07/09 - 2:06 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 270 Comments: 0 Joined: 11/20/07	Captaincurt, before you move your primer bulb remember that it is recomended that the primer bulb needs to be on the engine side of an external water seperator filter. If you do not have an external water seperator filter than go for it. If you do then perhaps that is why the primer buld is near the engine. I am sure there are people who have successfully installed a primer pulp behind te external filter but, I always follow the manufacturers reccomendations.
Joe Kriz	#9  Posted on 09/07/09 - 2:26 PM
Site Owner Personal Page Personal Album Photo Albums Project Albums Posts: 11434 Comments: 452 Joined: 03/18/05	Harley, They don't list the tank as 27 gallon anymore. They sell it as a 26 gallon... Is that an older Tempo which is no longer in business or the Moeller which is still available?
captaincurt	#10  Posted on 09/07/09 - 2:35 PM
Member Posts: 50 Comments: 0 Joined: 07/06/08	Fishmore , Thank You for the input . I do not have a seperator . And I will Fish More .