My outboard has a small 3gal tank under a hinged deck plate in the cockpit for easy access and refilling. Since it only holds 3 gal, it is only enough to motor for about 6hrs at a little over 5kts (in flat water), or 7-8hrs at 4kts.
I would like to add a more permenent fuel tank around 8-10 gallons, and I am wondering A) what safety considerations do I need to be aware of for installing a gasoline tank, B) where is a good place to buy small gasoline tanks for permenent mounting, C) are there any cheap fuel level sensors that will communicate with my Garmin chart plotter?
I would like to add a more permenent fuel tank around 8-10 gallons, and I am wondering A) what safety considerations do I need to be aware of for installing a gasoline tank, B) where is a good place to buy small gasoline tanks for permenent mounting, C) are there any cheap fuel level sensors that will communicate with my Garmin chart plotter?