bigcreekdad Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 I'm thinking of a new boat (again). One I'm interested in the the Lund 1650 Angler. One deal breaker is the 6.5 portable gas tank. For a near 17' boat with a 50hp engine. What were they thinking? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRISONER Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 19 minutes ago, bigcreekdad said: I'm thinking of a new boat (again). One I'm interested in the the Lund 1650 Angler. One deal breaker is the 6.5 portable gas tank. For a near 17' boat with a 50hp engine. What were they thinking? I’m gonna keep it straight with you. Don’t buy a 16 twin console. buy a tiller from a reputable company. the fishability of them is 10000000x better 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcreekdad Posted June 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 The one I'm looking at is a tiller. Looks like great boat, but I don't like the 6.5 gallon plastic removable gas tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 Thats plenty of gas in my mind. My 60 will run wide open for 3 hours on that much gas. Easier to keep fresh fuel in it. Pro's and cons but not something I would dwell on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigdritchie Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 If you're worried about the fuel capacity, Smoker Craft's Excursion 166T is very similar in layout and comes with an internal 24 gal / 90L fuel tank. I've driven a couple of these, they're nice boats. https://www.smokercraft.com/showroom/2021/fishing/excursion/166-t 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRISONER Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 Just now, craigdritchie said: If you're worried about the fuel capacity, Smoker Craft's Excursion 166T is very similar in layout and comes with an internal 24 gal / 90L fuel tank. I've driven a couple of these, they're nice boats. There’s 0 comparing a smoker craft to a Lund though. you will save some dough, but Lund guys are lund guys and understandably so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 Thats plenty of gas for a 50hp 4 stoke engine. I can fish for days and days on a 25L tank with my 40 yamaha. No need to haul around any more than that anyways. If your going so far that you need more, just bring it in gerry cans. S. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted June 25, 2021 Report Share Posted June 25, 2021 For reference I have a 16 foot princecraft side console with a 50hp 4 stroke Johnson (2003). Three days of running and trolling on Nipissing this spring and when I went to add gas to the tank before going out this week I couldn't even add 10 litres to the tank. The motors are so efficient that a tank that size is fine (I would think that today's engines are even better than one that is almost 20 years old). I do have a second tank that I bring sometimes if I'm remote and/or I'm worried about finding no-ethinol gas. For me I like having 2 tanks rather than one big one b/c I don't have to worry about old gas. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted June 26, 2021 Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 What's wrong with a 25L tank in that boat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkpie Posted June 26, 2021 Report Share Posted June 26, 2021 I have done this first hand with a 16 Lund, external tank, 50hp Honda. No problem you’ll run all day on that tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 How are boats nowadays for accurate fuel gauges for built in tanks? My only experience is 70's and 80's boats and those gauges were terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 2 hours ago, kickingfrog said: How are boats nowadays for accurate fuel gauges for built in tanks? My only experience is 70's and 80's boats and those gauges were terrible. Still terrible lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 Have to agree, a 25L tank in my 16 with an F40 Yamaha, all day, all night, Mary Ann. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted June 27, 2021 Report Share Posted June 27, 2021 Sorry but Devils advocate I have an on board in my 16' Sylvan and fished Lady Eveleyn for a week and never had to put gas in or change a tank . Thats a nice feature . Pros and cons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkpie Posted June 29, 2021 Report Share Posted June 29, 2021 On 6/27/2021 at 10:21 AM, kickingfrog said: How are boats nowadays for accurate fuel gauges for built in tanks? My only experience is 70's and 80's boats and those gauges were terrible. My boat is full until it’s on a quarter tank LOL, and it’s a 2009. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted June 30, 2021 Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 On 6/27/2021 at 5:38 PM, Dara said: Sorry but Devils advocate I have an on board in my 16' Sylvan and fished Lady Eveleyn for a week and never had to put gas in or change a tank . Thats a nice feature . Pros and cons Yes, but you also hauled around a lot of extra weight for the first half of your week lol S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted June 30, 2021 Report Share Posted June 30, 2021 4 hours ago, Sinker said: Yes, but you also hauled around a lot of extra weight for the first half of your week lol S. Thats true in many cases but that time we went to Lady Evelyn, boat in only, and would have had to haul it anyway. And up here around St Marys river Lake Huron north channel it doesn't hurt to have a bit of gas on board. Pros-Cons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMCDinosaur Posted July 1, 2021 Report Share Posted July 1, 2021 I'm sure if the small tank is a dealbreaker, the salesman will courteously upgrade to a big boy sized tank. LOL you 4 strokers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravyboat Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 You can put dual tanks in that boat if it worries you. Or, bump up to the 1650 Rebel XL. 5" wider beam and internal tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted July 3, 2021 Report Share Posted July 3, 2021 Today's fuel I'd be all over the can vs a built in tank! With my 275 maybe not so much though... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattletrap2 Posted July 5, 2021 Report Share Posted July 5, 2021 My last boat was a built in tank and this one is a portable. I would take the portable any day of the week! I have a 16.5 foot Alumacraft with a 40 hp 4 stroke Yamaha. The thing sips gas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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