Tempo Value 6 fuel tanks

[TonyG]

I recall someone wanting Tempo value 6 fuel tanks.
Defender has them on clearance. I ordered 2 yesterday
and they were delivered today. $20.99 ea..

[Frank C]

I have 2 of them I don't need, brand new, still labeled.

[c130king]

Can 2 x 6-gal fit under one of the seats on an ?

I have 1 x 12-gal under the starboard seat but nothing under the port seat. Thought I read where the 12-gal is not made anymore.

If 2 x 6-gal will fit I will probably use them as fuel holding tanks and not actually plumb them into the engine. Just transfer fuel across cockpit with a handheld transfer pump of some sort to refill the 12-gal.

Just have to build in some sort of holding strap for them.

Thanks,
Jim

[K9Kampers]

c130-

Why would you prefer to transfer fuel between tanks instead of just going straight to the engine? The transfer is just an extra step.

[c130king]

If I have to use 2 x 6-gal rather than 1 x 12-gal that would be twice the plumbing.

Do any of you owners have 2 x 6-gal under one seat? How do you have them plumbed?

I would definitely, probably, maybe, most-likely do it with just one tank. I will consider it if I go with two tanks. Another option is to go with 1 x 6-gal tank to leave some room under that seat for other things...like maybe propane or stern anchor or something...

I know that I don't currently have the knowledge or skills to plumb a second tank into the engine. But I imagine I could find the right folks on this board to give me all the 411 I need.

I guess you tie the second tank into the line coming out of the first tank and use some sort of switching valve to switch between tanks.

But either way, this mod is way off for me. At least until I get back to the states in a few years. For now I will just add it to my list of future boat projects. That list keeps getting longer and longer...

Jim

[K9Kampers]

It sounds like you're talking about permanent connections. An easier way is to use quick connect fittings, with one fuel line. This enables you to pull the fuel line off of one tank and then connect it, quickly, to the other. This is what I use, plus, I have a spin cartridge fuel filter / water seperator.
I run one fuel line, long enough to reach both tanks, with QC fittings, to the fuel filter. Then one line, permanent, between the filter and the engine. I also keep a spare fuel line to bypass the filter, if I need to & all fittings including permanent are made with hose clamps. Much easier IMO, but personal preference rules.

[Duane Dunn, Allegro]

Below is a picture of my 2 x 6gal Tempo Value tanks I have on each side of my X. Since the M locker area is bigger than an X I would think you would have no problems.

I see no reason to mess with fixed fuel connections. I can move my quick connect fuel hose between any of the 4 tanks almost as quick as I could flip a selector switch. It also let's me use my 5th 3 gallon dinghy fuel tank if needed. This lets me connect any of the 5 tanks to either of the main engine or the backup dinghy motor on my transom bracket.

Both motors have a fuel hose with a quick connector at each end that is long enough to reach all tanks. There is no plumbing needed at all. The entire thing takes about 20 seconds to hook up. In reality we never diconnect the motor end. All you do is slide back the sleeve and pull the connector off one tank and push it onto another.

For me 6 gallons are the way to go simply for their portability. There's no way you are going to move a full 12 gallon tank on and off the boat. With 4 x 6gal I have complete flexibility in where I get fuel. I can easily put them in the truck to fill before a trip or take them to shore in the dinghy if need be. Often at a marina it's simpler to just take them to the fuel dock in the dinghy than to move the Mac itself to the fuel dock once I am settled in a slip.

I also prefer the Value 6 to the Ultra 6 because the fuel pickup connections and the fill openings are on the end instead of on top. I do not have to remove the tanks or even pull them out when filling at the fuel dock. They are also better for carrying with the handle on top instead of the end. You don't get any leaking out the fill opening when carried like you can with the Ultra 6.

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[c130king]

Duane,

Nice pic. Thanks.

Did those fuel tanks come with the fuel hose attachment thing-a-ma-bob? (I think that is the technical term for it...you know how us sailors have to use the correct terminology all the time )

I was not able to find those tanks on the internet anywhere. Any suggestions on where to find them? Are those the same that TonyG and Frank mentioned?

My one 12-gal tank is essentially permanently attached to the fuel line going to the engine. And it is routed out of site under the cockpit. But I could see myself re-plumbing that tank to take the fuel line like you got and then adding 2 of these 6-gal tanks on the port side.

I will add this to my wish/to-do list for when I get back to the U.S. and can spend some quality time with my boat.

Thanks again,
Jim

[Captain Steve]

C130, I have the same set up, that Duanne designed, They are routinely available at WM and Boatersworld at like 21.95. The quick disconnects are also found there. I can carry 4 of those in the fuel lockers and another 6 or one of my old Tempo 9s under the helm seat. A total of 32 gallons if needed

[Captain Steve]

Duane, a question. Where do you get the factory made fuel lines> I have to buy the universal line and clamp on my nissan connectors, I have one like in your pic but its getting old. BWY perhaps????

[c130king]

Capt Steve,

I could not find these tanks on WM or Boatersworld.

But I did find this Moeller 12-Gal Tank.

Does anyone know if this will fit under an seat? There is also a low profile one but it looks like it may be too wide.

Thanks,
Jim

[Captain Steve]

OOPS, I got both stores a block apart and see them on the shelves there. Maybe to cumbersome to ship?

[parrothead]

Where do you get the factory made fuel lines

Steve,

Try tohatsuoutboards.com

Doug

[Duane Dunn, Allegro]

That's just the stock fuel line that came with my boat. I have two of them. I think you can get replacements at west or boaters. My Yamaha 6 used a different connector so I cut the tank end off and put a Tohatsu female connector on it making them all match.

The male tank connectors are sold at all the marine stores. I bought 5, one for each 6 gallon tank and one for the 3 gallon dinghy tank I keep under the helm seat.

[pokerrick1]

I can carry 4 of those in the fuel lockers and another 6 or one of my old Tempo 9s under the helm seat. A total of 32 gallons if needed

What a good idea - - - extra tank under the helm seat for trips - - - but I'm not following your math (total 32 gal?)????? Tempo 9's carry 8 gallons???

Rick