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Maybe I'm over thinking this but I'd like to avoid drilling more holes for a location change later.

New to me within the last few weeks is a 1995 Outrage 17 (Outrage I). As part of updating the fuel system, installation of a stainless steel fuel/water separator bracket and filter with clear drainable bowl is pending. To date, this hull has not had an external fuel/water filter.

The logical location for the filter sure seems to be on the bow side of the interior 'wall' in the space below the starboard stern seat. The current fuel line runs through that space, access is relatively good and the under-seat location keeps the filter from being a cockpit obstruction. After looking at other mounting options - there doesn't seem to be many - I thought I'd ask Outrage 17 (1990-1995) owners where they have installed fuel/water filters.

These factors figure in to the decision: the battery and primary oil tank are in the console; this hull has the stern live well/bait tank; with a drainable bowl, at least a few inches of clearance below the filter bowl is important. In the 'under stern seat location', however, the sight-line on the clear drain bowl may not be the best.

If you have other location suggestions, I'm interested in hearing them.

Thanks.