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Bradstokes
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Initially Posted - 05/15/2002 :  22:47:26  Show Profile
I have had my C250wk (573) a little over a year and just noticed that the catalina site says the fuel locker will fit a 6 gallon tank. From the dealer, mine came with a 3.3gl. So what namebrand of tank is everyone using? Also, I was reading about Arlyn's soft link, mine has a mercury 4 stroke 9.9 and you realy can't move the motor hardly. so if any one has any suggestions, I would appreciate it.

Brad,
"Atlantis" (hull#573)
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 05/15/2002 :  23:04:57  Show Profile
"...mine has a mercury 4 stroke 9.9 and you realy can't move the motor hardly." - Brad

Brad,

Do you mean it is hard to move from side to side? On my Mercury 2 cycle there is an adjustment lever that controls the amount of friction felt on the outboard tiller. Does your motor have this adjustment? Additionally, I don't have a C250, but I believe that I read that the 6 gallon tank you need to use is the old style metal tank.

Don Lucier, Northstar
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Ray Seitz
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Response Posted - 05/16/2002 :  07:27:35  Show Profile
http://www.catalina25-250.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=805 BRAD THIS LINK SHOULD GET YOU TO A PREVIOUS DISCUSSION ON THIS TOPIC. I DIDN'T HAVE TIME TO RE-READ THAT DISCUSSION BUT I THINK THE GENERAL CONSENSUS WAS THE TEMPO 6 GAL PLASTIC (TIGHT FIT) OR TEMPO 6 GAL METAL (EXPENSIVE<img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle>). I HAVE A 3.5 GAL FOR MY HONDA 8 HP WHICH LASTS A WHILE.

Ray Seitz C 250WB #628
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coldducks
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Response Posted - 05/16/2002 :  07:34:26  Show Profile
we have 250 $#409. we looked at the soft link too. we have the same problem that you have. there is not enough room in the cut out on the transom for then engine to swivel back and forth. there is barely enough room to fit it in straight. it looked like a good idea, though.

COLDDUCKS
FANTASY #409 C250WK
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Steve Raffel
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Response Posted - 05/16/2002 :  21:51:12  Show Profile
I have a Tempo 6 gal metal tank. It fits but it is tight. If you have trouble finding it, try Defender.

Steve Raffel
C 250 WK #408
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Bradstokes
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Response Posted - 05/18/2002 :  08:21:39  Show Profile
thanks everyone on the suggestions.

and coldducks, yeah my merc barely fits. and seems to be sitting slightly aimed at the starboard side since the tiller arm is on port. I seem to always back out of my slip at an angle.
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Gloss
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Response Posted - 05/18/2002 :  14:35:04  Show Profile
I bought my plastic 6 gal. at West Marine. Very tight, but I bought an extra long fuel filler funnel at Wal Mart. Love having the extra gas on board, need it for those InCoastal runs at night when the wind dies here on the west coast of FL! Good luck.
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coldducks
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Response Posted - 05/19/2002 :  21:54:05  Show Profile
brad, i know exactly what you mean. it is a problem. i wish we could have used arlyn's suggestion. it would make backing out much easier. i wish we were brave enough to back INTO the slip!!!!!

COLDDUCKS
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mday
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Response Posted - 05/22/2002 :  20:36:29  Show Profile
I have an Evinrude 9.9, and it can rotate somewhat if I pull the control wand up to allow maximum swivel. This is a huge help backing out of a slip in my marina. It's somewhat sluggish to turn the motor, but I wouldn't want it to be too loose and go wandering back and forth.

coldducks: Sounds like you have one of those slips with the short fingers that are so popular in the Chesapeake to squeeze a few more boats in the marina! I got so frustrated trying to back into those I took a docking course over in Annapolis to teach me the proper techniques. I haven't felt the need to try it in my C250, and I haven't seen much evidence it handles too well in reverse. Jkey's pedestal motor controls and Arlyn's soft link would probably improve control, and I've been seriously thinking of adding them. Of course, all this work cuts into sailing time ........


Max Day
C250 WB 380
Lake Pleasant, AZ
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ssteakley
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Response Posted - 05/22/2002 :  23:26:43  Show Profile
Brad,
unless you do a lot of motoring I would forget about a larger tank. The dread of all outboards is bad gas. I have a 3.5 gallon tank and I sail at least twice weekly. It takes me more than two months to use up that much gas.If I had a larger tank I would be always risking jamming up the carborator, especially in warmer climates. The other consideration is having a large tank of gasoline aboard right under your butt, safety first.
Steve Steakley
Moon Chaser



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mday
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Response Posted - 05/23/2002 :  12:47:46  Show Profile
Steve,

Good point on the bad gas. I just have the 3 gal tank too. My first year on the water, my carb idle jets clogged up, requiring an expensive tuneup. Since then I've been religious about using fuel stabilizer and keeping fresh gas in the tank. Even so, like you, it takes some some time to use even the three gallons. I'd only consider a larger tank for a long cruise where some extensive motoring might be needed to return to home port. Your comment about sitting on explosives is also something to consider. When I bought my boat (slightly used), a grill was hung off the rail right above the gas locker. I didn't think this was a good idea, and removed the grill.


Max Day
C250 WB 380
Lake Pleasant, AZ
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