Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Super Sport Gas Tanks
Posted by ballisonnh on 06/22/20 - 9:19 AM
#1
I recently picked up a Super Sport 160 with 90hp mercury. This one came setup with twin 6 gallon tanks. Keeping track of the gas and switching between tanks is a pain since we use the boat as a commuter to an island. My daughter ran one dry the other day and had a heck of a time restarting the engine. The Super Sport has an optional 19 gallon single tank that looks pretty nice. It's a $500 option and the cheapest I've seen it for sale separately at Whaler dealers is $1200 which is about 3x what similar tanks cost (that don't quite fit). Does anyone know the source for that tank? As an alternative is it possible to plumb the current tanks to draw from both at once?
Posted by biggiefl on 06/22/20 - 10:10 AM
#2
Take measurements and start looking for a tank that will fit. You can plumb the two tanks but a single would be a better option if you do not need to remove the tank to fill it.
Posted by Phil T on 06/22/20 - 10:13 AM
#3
What year of
Super Sport? Presume 2019 or 2020?
Provide the available dimensions. Will poke around.
Edited by Joe Kriz on 06/22/20 - 1:01 PM
Posted by ballisonnh on 06/23/20 - 6:11 AM
#4
I bought a 2019 Super Sport 160. The space under the seat is 32w x 11high x 15 deep (this could be larger and stick out of the seat a little). I can't find any tank close to those dimensions. Most are too wide. I'm amazed how much space there is in this boat in general.
Posted by Phil T on 06/23/20 - 2:49 PM
#6
Ballison-
Are you saying the dealer is charging $1000 for the same tank? Include install and gold plated gas line?
Ouch.
Personally I would call Sue Lodel, Parts Manager and Parts GOD to all whaler owners at Twin Cities Marine and ask her to price the OEM tank option alone.
www.beacontcm.com
Edited by Phil T on 06/23/20 - 3:02 PM
Posted by biggiefl on 06/24/20 - 7:23 AM
#8
Phil neither of those tanks will fit the dimensions he stated above #4. Sue is a good idea.
Posted by Phil T on 06/24/20 - 7:47 AM
#9
The single 12 gallon would but is too small, hence my alternate idea.
Posted by msl on 06/26/20 - 7:22 AM
#10
I've been looking for the same tank for the 15 Super Sport, hate the twin 6 gallon tanks..
Posted by biggiefl on 06/26/20 - 10:03 AM
#11
The 12 is too tall by 3"