MRWood
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A good idea and price is right but I’d like something that fits in the hull v like current tank.
Seasport skipper 19 podding project
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SpringVelocity
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Yep this now feels like a pod project LOLOL. Let the additions begin.
My rule of thumb when you are done on these things is budget +20%. Good progress so far.
My rule of thumb when you are done on these things is budget +20%. Good progress so far.
searun
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Possibly 2 choices with all that new space opened up. First could be to increase the size of the tank - which I would highly recommend if you are concerned about range. Large capacity and range are never a bad thing. Fuel burn on outboards is a big consideration - for example, if you are going to a 300hp, the hourly burn will be in the 14 - 18 GPH (US) range. So at 49 US gallons, your range is around 2.7 hours, maybe 3 hours.
Second, if you don't anticipate a large enough benefit from extended range - how about installing an insulated fish locker in the old engine area? Food for thought.
Second, if you don't anticipate a large enough benefit from extended range - how about installing an insulated fish locker in the old engine area? Food for thought.
Captain PartyMarty
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Yup this is the best addition I did to my Seasport, insulated stainless steel fish box! Drain on the bottom with a macerator pump!
searun
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Not if the plan is for a full hull extension, there will be more than enough additional floatation. Always trade-off's with these projects, which in the end land more on what utility floats to the top of the list. Half the fun is pondering the possibilities!
MRWood
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Thanks Pat, good info. The motor is going to be the 225 Merc 4 stroke. Not sure on that fuel burn. Some extra fuel capacity would be nice. Would like to go to 60 us gallons or so. Would need an extra 7” length to current tank configuration. Current tank is 30” long. Would be nice to also have the insulated fish locker in the rest of the space.
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MRWood
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Sure looks like it holds a lot of fish
.What are the dimensions of your fish box?
Is your fuel tank in the same spot as mine? Is it same configuration as mine. What is your fuel capacity?
Since my boat is the 19’, I’m assuming your area on back deck is going to be somewhat larger than mine. Although I think most of the space I lose is in the cabin length.
Are your side stringer areas port and starboard being put to use. My area under the deck is just hollow.
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searun
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I would think your fuel burn will be in the 12 - 16 US gallon/hr range with your configuration. Lot depends on how hard/fast you want to cruise, water conditions and passenger load. Taking middle range (14 g/hr) on 60 gallon tank that's a respectable 4.3 hours run time, which in effect leaving a small reserve is more like 3.5 hours before you are getting itchy feet to get to a fuel dock. For perspective its a 3 hour round trip from Port Alberni - Bamfield return. Something to think about. In a perfect situation it would be incredible to be able to fit a larger tank along with a fish locker. Nothing more annoying that bumping into a cooler on the deck. Been there done that. Tough decisions!
salmonkiller01
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I would think you will be the 7-8 US gallons an hour. My 20 hourston with the 275 verado and the 200 four stroke was 6-7 gallons/hr normal cruise at 3900 rpm, 28 mph. Fully loaded to critter with 1500 additional pounds of ice beer and gear was 7-8 gallons hour. Boat had digital fuel consumption info.
Off shore fishing full day run from Critter to 10 or so miles off shore was $146 at $2.30 litre or something like that
Schooner cove to French creek was about 9 gallons on calm days cruising in 30mph range
Off shore fishing full day run from Critter to 10 or so miles off shore was $146 at $2.30 litre or something like that
Schooner cove to French creek was about 9 gallons on calm days cruising in 30mph range
MRWood
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So a bit less with 225hp I’d assume.You have room for a fish box and larger tank. Just make sure the box is removable and put 2 low profile bilge pumps underneath. Weight will not be an issue with your design. I’ll put my money on 8-10gph fuel burn around 4krpm with a 250-300
Engine and fuel compartment is 68”L x 34”W x 15”H (from top of v to deck, 20” from bottom of v). Current fuel tank is 30”L x 31”W. If I add 7” longer tank to get to 60 gallon US the approx left over space where engine was is 30”L x 34”W. Pretty nice size little area
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Brando
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You should get close to those numbers fuel burn wise at the same rpm but won’t be able to turn as large of a prop so your cruising speed and mpg will probably be slightly worse. GPH and MPG are not the same. If you can hit the 2.5-2.7mpg range you’re doing well in my mind. That would put you around a 22-25mph cruise in the 4Krpm ballpark burning around 9gph. All the normal factors (sea conditions, weight, prop, motor height, clean hull) will determine where exactly you end up.
MRWood
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Sounds good to me. My cruise sweet spot used to be around 25-26mph.
9gph with 60 gallon tank would be 6-7 hours runtime
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sly_karma
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Drawers for tackle and tools.
TheHurtLocker
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MRWood were you pulling your boat out of Nanoose today?
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