Checkmate fuel tank

[SpikeClou]

Hi,

I have a 1990 Checkmate predictor 16' with 115 Envenrude. I have two 5 gal. "portable" gas tanks in the back. Is it a good idea to install a gas tank in the front of the boat (under the bow cover)? I am sure it would diminish bow rise at start up, but will it affect performance in some way?

[84exciter]

YES,you won't be able to fly the bow at high speed(u will lose top speed):eek:

[ncst8er]

Also with the tank that far away from the point where the balances on the water at speed, changes in the amount of on board fuel would have a much greater impact on the overall balance of the boat, whereas tanks in the rear have very little impact on the balance due to having much less leverage.

[SpikeClou]

Thanks a lot for your answers. I will keep the fuel tank in the back.