We have a 1986 222, and with a Yamaha 4hp 4 stroke outboard (longshaft). This motor has a 1.5 liter tank mounted on the engine. In order to get from our mooring out into the "wide open spaces" of Pleasant Bay, we have to negotiate over a mile of fairly narrow channel, densely populated with inconsiderate power boat types going 30mph. We also haven't done much sailing for the past 15 years, so feel more comfortable (at least for now) motoring through this area. I know that the motor is kind of underpowered for our boat, and in order to ensure that we have enough gas for the round trip, we have had to fill the tank with every trip. We are considering purchasing an external 6 gallon tank for the motor, so we don't have to refuel every time we sail. The boat has a vented compartment under the starboard seat in the cockpit that looks like it was intended to accept a fuel tank. Our question is: How do you get the fuel line to the motor? I'm a little nervous about having the line exit the compartment through the vented area (at the bottom of the compartment along the cockpit floor) and then just run over the transom to the engine ... I'm concerned that the line would be vulnerable to damage from people's feet, and that the line over the transom could get caught on the tiller, mainsheet, etc. How have other people run a fuel line from a such a compartment? Do we need to install a through-hull fitting for the fuel line, or is there some way to secure the line without drilling a hole in the boat? TIA! Jill
Outboard tank for O'Day 222
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O'Day 222 Fuel Line
I bought my '84 222 used and previous owner placed 6 gal. remote tank in the starboard compartment that you've described. The fuel line from tank to engine was run through a drilled hole in aft end of said compartment and another hole, in-line, and through the transom. A small chrome "scoop" (a standard piece of marine hardware that is ussed to create a vent) is used to cover and trim around the fuel line as it exits the transom. Both drilled holes are oversize so as to not chaft the fuel line. I've added wads of rope putty (typical household chalk) to seal around the fuel hose where it passes through the drilled hole in the starboard locker and to fill all gaps where it exits at the chrome trim/vent at the transom. This set-up is neat and keeps any fuel vapors from sneeking into the boat.
I bought my '84 222 used and previous owner placed 6 gal. remote tank in the starboard compartment that you've described. The fuel line from tank to engine was run through a drilled hole in aft end of said compartment and another hole, in-line, and through the transom. A small chrome "scoop" (a standard piece of marine hardware that is ussed to create a vent) is used to cover and trim around the fuel line as it exits the transom. Both drilled holes are oversize so as to not chaft the fuel line. I've added wads of rope putty (typical household chalk) to seal around the fuel hose where it passes through the drilled hole in the starboard locker and to fill all gaps where it exits at the chrome trim/vent at the transom. This set-up is neat and keeps any fuel vapors from sneeking into the boat.
222 Tank
Our 1984 222 had a gas tank storage area in the cockpit under the starboard seat. It takes 3 gallon tank (not 6 gallon as this won't fit here) and was plenty for our 6 HP motor. We got about 3 hours or mor of motor tim with the three gallon tank and it is out of the way under that seat and not under foot in the cockpit. The tank in Tempo Ultra 3 Gas above deck Fuel Tank (9"W by 17"L by 9"H)and sells for about $20. The gas line (an additional purchase) runs out the slot at the bottom of that seat and simply goes to motor up over the transom.
Our 1984 222 had a gas tank storage area in the cockpit under the starboard seat. It takes 3 gallon tank (not 6 gallon as this won't fit here) and was plenty for our 6 HP motor. We got about 3 hours or mor of motor tim with the three gallon tank and it is out of the way under that seat and not under foot in the cockpit. The tank in Tempo Ultra 3 Gas above deck Fuel Tank (9"W by 17"L by 9"H)and sells for about $20. The gas line (an additional purchase) runs out the slot at the bottom of that seat and simply goes to motor up over the transom.
6- gal Fuel Tank for O'Day 222
The "classic" (i.e. Evenrude) 6-gal metal fuel tank, example is West Marine's "6-gallon metal outboard tank" p.331 of 2005 catalog, is 9 1/2 h., 18 l., and 11 1/2 w., fits in the starboard cockpit lazarette of the O'Day 240. A lower cost alternative is Tempo's "Valu6" plastic 6-gal. fuel tank ($19.99, same page in WM Cat.) 11 1/4 w., 20 7/8 l., and 11 1/4 h.
The "classic" (i.e. Evenrude) 6-gal metal fuel tank, example is West Marine's "6-gallon metal outboard tank" p.331 of 2005 catalog, is 9 1/2 h., 18 l., and 11 1/2 w., fits in the starboard cockpit lazarette of the O'Day 240. A lower cost alternative is Tempo's "Valu6" plastic 6-gal. fuel tank ($19.99, same page in WM Cat.) 11 1/4 w., 20 7/8 l., and 11 1/4 h.
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