Fuel tank for Hunter 23

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Kermit

Kermit

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Jul 31, 2010
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AquaCat 12.5 17342 Wateree Lake, SC
I've decided to replace the metal 6 gallon fuel tank on my '86 H23. The problem is the size of the new ones. Can y'all tell me what brand and capacity plastic-type fuel tank you use? Most are a little too large for the locker provided. I found a 6-gallon tank that is only 1/4" too long. I can force it in but it doesn't go to the bottom. I really hate forcing things. On the other hand, "If it doesn't fit, use a bigger hammer..."

Thanks!
 
isaksp00

isaksp00

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Apr 27, 2010
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Hunter 23 Lake Wallenpaupack
I have the original (I think 5 gall?) plastic can that came with the 8HP Honda that in turn came with my boat when I bought it used. Maybe your engine manufacturer has one that will fit?
 
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peptobysmol

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Jun 28, 2009
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hunter 23 Lake Hefner
I bought a 3 gallon tank at Academy Sports and Outdoors. Fits great and since I don't have to motor much it would last most of the year.
 
Kermit

Kermit

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Jul 31, 2010
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AquaCat 12.5 17342 Wateree Lake, SC
peptobysmol said:
I bought a 3 gallon tank at Academy Sports and Outdoors. Fits great and since I don't have to motor much it would last most of the year.
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I'm actually thinking about the 3 gallon tank. Would help keep moisture out since I would have to refill it more often.

Thanks!
 
cephius (Dave)

cephius (Dave)

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May 25, 2004
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Hunter 260 Pepin, WI
My motor came with a 4.5 gallon tank. I carry a small 3 gallon reserve. This year, for the full season, I used just 4 gallons. That's a couple of gallons lower than my average.

I find that if I keep it topped off I really don't need much more for the day sailing we do.
 
C Jones

C Jones

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Aug 5, 2009
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Hunter h23 Dallas Tx.
Three gallon at Acadamy here. Works great for my use. I put one gallon at a time in to keep it fresh. Just put my third gallon in this year with the marine stabil
 
MrUnix

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Mar 24, 2010
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Hunter 23 Gainesville, FL
Kermit said:
I've decided to replace the metal 6 gallon fuel tank on my '86 H23.
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What's wrong with the one you got? If it's just ugly, they are pretty easy to strip down and re-paint all nice and pretty.

Cheers,
Brad

PS: Sorry I can't help on the size.. every outboard I have has a built in tank :redface:
 
Mac Bentley

Mac Bentley

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Feb 26, 2004
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Hunter 23 Lake Keystone, OK
Just bought a new motor that came with a 3 gallon tank. Fits perfectly there under the starboard seat. I can't imagine why anyone with an h23 on a lake would need more than 3 gallons. I'd never carried more than a gallon until I got the new motor.
 
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