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domlynch posted 03-16-2011 12:31 AM ET (US)
Hi all. I have read the excellent threads on on-deck fuel tanks, Moeller, with very specific details Pate, but can't seem to find an answer on this: I will replace a 1988 Pate with a 24-gallon Moeller for my 1988 Classic Montauk, but I want my fuel line to be able to disconnect from the new Moelller tank and connect on to an existing Yamaha 26 liter portable or tote tank, thereby boosting my fuel range as I like to fish 1- 20 miles offshore, or so, if conditions permit
Does Moeller have a Male take-fff fitting for female-fitted Yamaha fuel lines? I have looked on-line at sellers of the Moeller 24-gallon but none seem to have a male fitting onto which I can connect a female end Yamaha fuel line. I would like to buy a Moeller 24-gallon on-deck tank, but only if I can disconnect my fuel line from it and connect it to my Yamaha portable tank, that is, I want to have only one fuel line which I can connect to my main tank and one or two auxiliary tanks.If anyone could assist would be greatly appreciated. Cheers--Dom
Lohff posted 03-16-2011 05:45 AM ET (US)
Did you check Overtons?
Lohff posted 03-16-2011 05:51 AM ET (US)
West Marine has some fittings, also, or you may have to make adapter...
wezie posted 03-16-2011 07:02 AM ET (US)
You can have only one line to connect to tanks. Put same connecter on each tank, and match with the one that will fit on "the" fuel hose.
Do not get stuck on male and female, brand, etc.
Just get fittings that will do the job for you.
Good Luck
Clark Roberts posted 03-16-2011 07:18 AM ET (US)
Wal-Mart has the fittings you need. Mercury fittings are same as Yamaha. Clark
ScooterCO posted 03-16-2011 12:51 PM ET (US)
Not to question your needs or desires but 50-gallons of fuel on a montauk will take you a long way. My Moeller 24 gives me a conservative cruising range of 130 miles. I did carry an extra five on my first long cruise but have not since. Deemed it just extra weight. You are discussing 20 out and 20 in with a 80-90 mile reserve. What is the extra 25 litre for?
domlynch posted 03-16-2011 06:00 PM ET (US)
Hi all and many thanks for your replies. I'm in Sydney Australia, and to buy a Moeller Tank I will probably have to do it on-line from a supplier in the US. I will check if they have the fittings, which one would imagine they should. For me, this will be a prerequisite (ie. be essential) to buying a Moeller.
Clark, nice to know Yamaha and Mercury have the same fittings. In fact I have an 2008 Optimax 90, and & when it dies--hopefully in a long time!--I will go back to Yamaha. Have had 'em before with good experiences.
ScooterCo, good point about fuel range. I am conservative with this and fished a lot off Sydney here in small boats, I would always rather have more than less. Often our seas here are lumpy meaning planing is not always comfortable or possible in small boat or confused chop we sometimes have to ride the throttle a bit. Also, I like to troll lures offshore--I dont't get seasick so often that way!--so that chews fuel too, especially as trolling speed is below planing speed which is not fuel efficient. I already have a Yamaha portable tank (26 litres I think) from another motor and so want the option to use it when I get a Moeller - hence my question re fuel fittings.
Wezie, I'm not stuck on brands, but I have a Yamaha tank already which has a Yamaha male take off fitting, so would like same on Moeller
I am new to a 1988 Montauk in Sydney here, handed down from an Uncle and haven't as yet had a chance to wet her & get to know her. (Had to get trailer brakes to suit our towing laws here and new batteries. I'm sure you guys know all the work or checks in getting an old boat ready for the water!
Cheers and thanks to all,
Dom
Chuck Tribolet posted 03-16-2011 08:01 PM ET (US)
You should be able to source the Yamaha fitting locally. The Moller ships with plumbing that ends in female threads. Get the tank, and head down to your Yamaha dealer and tell them what you meed.

Chuck
jimh posted 03-16-2011 11:48 PM ET (US)
Most fuel tank fuel connectors have a threaded inlet. You can install just about any type of quick-disconnect connector into that threaded inlet. As others recommended, just fit the new tank with a connector to match your existing tanks. This is less bothersome than making adaptors.
domlynch posted 03-17-2011 05:54 PM ET (US)
Thanks Chuck & Jimh,

Dom

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Author	Topic: On-Deck Fuel Tank Hose Fittings
domlynch	posted 03-16-2011 12:31 AM ET (US) Hi all. I have read the excellent threads on on-deck fuel tanks, Moeller, with very specific details Pate, but can't seem to find an answer on this: I will replace a 1988 Pate with a 24-gallon Moeller for my 1988 Classic Montauk, but I want my fuel line to be able to disconnect from the new Moelller tank and connect on to an existing Yamaha 26 liter portable or tote tank, thereby boosting my fuel range as I like to fish 1- 20 miles offshore, or so, if conditions permit Does Moeller have a Male take-fff fitting for female-fitted Yamaha fuel lines? I have looked on-line at sellers of the Moeller 24-gallon but none seem to have a male fitting onto which I can connect a female end Yamaha fuel line. I would like to buy a Moeller 24-gallon on-deck tank, but only if I can disconnect my fuel line from it and connect it to my Yamaha portable tank, that is, I want to have only one fuel line which I can connect to my main tank and one or two auxiliary tanks.If anyone could assist would be greatly appreciated. Cheers--Dom
Lohff	posted 03-16-2011 05:45 AM ET (US) Did you check Overtons?
Lohff	posted 03-16-2011 05:51 AM ET (US) West Marine has some fittings, also, or you may have to make adapter...
wezie	posted 03-16-2011 07:02 AM ET (US) You can have only one line to connect to tanks. Put same connecter on each tank, and match with the one that will fit on "the" fuel hose. Do not get stuck on male and female, brand, etc. Just get fittings that will do the job for you. Good Luck
Clark Roberts	posted 03-16-2011 07:18 AM ET (US) Wal-Mart has the fittings you need. Mercury fittings are same as Yamaha. Clark
ScooterCO	posted 03-16-2011 12:51 PM ET (US) Not to question your needs or desires but 50-gallons of fuel on a montauk will take you a long way. My Moeller 24 gives me a conservative cruising range of 130 miles. I did carry an extra five on my first long cruise but have not since. Deemed it just extra weight. You are discussing 20 out and 20 in with a 80-90 mile reserve. What is the extra 25 litre for?
domlynch	posted 03-16-2011 06:00 PM ET (US) Hi all and many thanks for your replies. I'm in Sydney Australia, and to buy a Moeller Tank I will probably have to do it on-line from a supplier in the US. I will check if they have the fittings, which one would imagine they should. For me, this will be a prerequisite (ie. be essential) to buying a Moeller. Clark, nice to know Yamaha and Mercury have the same fittings. In fact I have an 2008 Optimax 90, and & when it dies--hopefully in a long time!--I will go back to Yamaha. Have had 'em before with good experiences. ScooterCo, good point about fuel range. I am conservative with this and fished a lot off Sydney here in small boats, I would always rather have more than less. Often our seas here are lumpy meaning planing is not always comfortable or possible in small boat or confused chop we sometimes have to ride the throttle a bit. Also, I like to troll lures offshore--I dont't get seasick so often that way!--so that chews fuel too, especially as trolling speed is below planing speed which is not fuel efficient. I already have a Yamaha portable tank (26 litres I think) from another motor and so want the option to use it when I get a Moeller - hence my question re fuel fittings. Wezie, I'm not stuck on brands, but I have a Yamaha tank already which has a Yamaha male take off fitting, so would like same on Moeller I am new to a 1988 Montauk in Sydney here, handed down from an Uncle and haven't as yet had a chance to wet her & get to know her. (Had to get trailer brakes to suit our towing laws here and new batteries. I'm sure you guys know all the work or checks in getting an old boat ready for the water! Cheers and thanks to all, Dom
Chuck Tribolet	posted 03-16-2011 08:01 PM ET (US) You should be able to source the Yamaha fitting locally. The Moller ships with plumbing that ends in female threads. Get the tank, and head down to your Yamaha dealer and tell them what you meed. Chuck
jimh	posted 03-16-2011 11:48 PM ET (US) Most fuel tank fuel connectors have a threaded inlet. You can install just about any type of quick-disconnect connector into that threaded inlet. As others recommended, just fit the new tank with a connector to match your existing tanks. This is less bothersome than making adaptors.
domlynch	posted 03-17-2011 05:54 PM ET (US) Thanks Chuck & Jimh, Dom