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jdower
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Initially Posted - 09/30/2006 :  18:27:19  Show Profile
Does anybody know if there is a 6 gallon (or larger) gas tank that will fit under the seat on the 250? What have others done to increase beyond the standard 3 gallon tank? I really would like to avoid a below decks tank.
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 09/30/2006 :  18:45:29  Show Profile
The Tempo valu6 model will fit. Its tight but it fits.
I put one in last year. I don't remove it to refill, I use another can to fill the Valu6 while its in the locker. Having the larger tank makes it nice when your motoring a good distance.

[url="http://www.outdoorsuperstore.com/product.asp?prod=260565"]Tempo Valu6[/url]

I picked mine up at my local West Marine.
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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 09/30/2006 :  18:58:42  Show Profile  Visit Arlyn Stewart's Homepage
The six gal galvanized tank will fit very well...but it is expensive.
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zebra50
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Response Posted - 10/01/2006 :  09:43:10  Show Profile
My 250 came with a 6 gal plastic tank that fits under the seat. I will get the manf name if you are interested.
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jdower
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Response Posted - 10/01/2006 :  14:30:53  Show Profile
I think the Tempo Valu6 will fit under the seat on the side of the cockpit, but not under the seat in the center (wheel steering). I will probably go with that on the Starboard side and run the fuel line back to the OB.

Zebra - if you have a 6 gallon tank that will fit under the center seat box, I sure would like to know what the model is, thanks.
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britinusa
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Response Posted - 10/01/2006 :  14:45:35  Show Profile  Visit britinusa's Homepage
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">if you have a 6 gallon tank that will fit under the center seat box<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote"></font id="quote">
Ditton on that request.

paul
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Tom Potter
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Response Posted - 10/01/2006 :  18:07:16  Show Profile
The Tempo valu6 WILL FIT in the fuel locker. Unless they have changed the size of fuel locker over the years then it will fit. Like I said... its tight but it fits. I installed the tempo valu6 in my fuel locker when we were planning the Bimini trip.
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Ben - FL
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Response Posted - 10/01/2006 :  21:51:42  Show Profile  Visit Ben - FL's Homepage
I also have a six gallon plastic fuel tank in the fuel locker. But I did keep a six gallon jerry can just where the boarding ladder is. However some kids felt it necessary to relieve me of it.

I found my fuel tank is being chaffed by the bolts holding the gudgeons. Be sure to put some softeners between them and the plastic tank.
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frogger
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Response Posted - 10/02/2006 :  04:28:45  Show Profile
I have the galvanized steel 6-gallon metal outboard tank in the fuel locker on my 2000 250 WK. It is a snug fit but does go in. I put some plastic spacer bars under it and secured it. It is rather pricy but it does have a built in guage.
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jdower
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Response Posted - 10/02/2006 :  15:56:01  Show Profile
thanks, I am going to try the Tempo model as Knotty Cat suggested ... Jim
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sailorman
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Response Posted - 10/02/2006 :  20:53:20  Show Profile
Ditto here on the tempo plastic 6 gal. It does fit under the seat, wheel steering 2002 wb. It is tite and has to be angled in,but no force required.
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sterngucker
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Response Posted - 10/03/2006 :  18:45:46  Show Profile
This metal 6 gal. Tempo tank has worked great for me. Slides in and out of the helm seat with ease. At Overton's for 89.99, and sometimes they email out 10-15% discount offers on all merchandise. Cheers.
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528
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Response Posted - 10/04/2006 :  10:42:24  Show Profile
Ditto again on the Tempo. I reversed the bolts on the gudgeon and slide a 1/2" piece of rigid insulating foam between to preclude chafe. Works great
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zebra50
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Response Posted - 10/04/2006 :  12:50:30  Show Profile
jdower- it is a Nissan, same as my motor. fits perfectly in seat box, cap includes a fuel gauge.
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MartinJW
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Response Posted - 05/31/2008 :  22:18:40  Show Profile
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Tom Potter</i>
<br />The Tempo valu6 model will fit. Its tight but it fits.
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The <b>Attwood Marine 6-gallon tank</b> has the following dimensions:

<b>21" L x 11-1/2" W x 9-1/2" H</b>

Again, this is pretty darn close to what others reported here for the Tempo Valu6, so I'm wondering if it will work.

Martin
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MartinJW
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Response Posted - 05/31/2008 :  23:01:52  Show Profile
I've ordered an Attwood Marine 6-gallon tank (Attwood #8872-4) from HomeDepot.com ($20.59 + shipping & sales tax) of all places. I couldn't find this item in the usual locations (Defender.com, WestMarine.com, etc.).

The dimensions are 21"L x11-1/2"W x 9-1/2"H, which is pretty darn close to that of the Tempo Valu6, so I figured I'd give it a try.

I'll let everyone know if this works, and I'll post pictures.

Martin
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