Fuel tank

[PACA1953]

Is it possible to place a larger fuel tank in an r 27 Ranger? If so how large could it be? Thank you

 

[KennyMarrs]

Hello, because of the design of the stringer you wouldn't be able to put a larger fuel tank in the R-27.

Thanks,
-Kenny

 

[PACA1953]

Thank you Sir

 

[YukonRon]

Some Ranger Tug owners have switched to an "Airhead" or similar composting toilet in the head; allowing them to switch out the holding tank for a second fuel tank. I haven't done it myself, but you might consider it if you are looking for more range.
Edit: PS, check first that you will still meet local laws regarding this for inland waters.

 

[BB marine]

As stated the fuel tank is fit nicely into the stringer system. It looks like a custom fit. The head conversion to the Air head is a very good option. This allows for removal of black tank and replacing it with a fuel tank in the 20gallon range. I elected to use a different option. This option requires Generator not installed and it is a bit labor intensive. This option took care of two issues. (1, moved 3 batteries to starboard side of the boat so it floated level when at rest. (2, made room on the port side where batteries were at to install a 22 gallon Aux/fuel polishing tank. This is a post from last year showing the project. viewtopic.php?f=24&t=10989&hilit=+fuel+tank#p75443 There are other photos of the installation in my album. I use the tank as reserve fuel for longer planned runs. It allows me to use the full capacity of my main tank and not worry about running out of fuel. With the valves positioned I transfer fuel from main tank to aux tank once the tank is full it overflows and fuel runs back to the main tank. Change valve position and it transfers fuel from aux. to main. I have a pump power switch at the dash to transfer. There is a third option, carry remote tanks. I did that the first year of cruising and it worked too.

 

[PACA1953]

As stated the fuel tank is fit nicely into the stringer system. It looks like a custom fit. The head conversion to the Air head is a very good option. This allows for removal of black tank and replacing it with a fuel tank in the 20gallon range. I elected to use a different option. This option requires Generator not installed and it is a bit labor intensive. This option took care of two issues. (1, moved 3 batteries to starboard side of the boat so it floated level when at rest. (2, made room on the port side where batteries were at to install a 22 gallon Aux/fuel polishing tank. This is a post from last year showing the project. viewtopic.php?f=24&t=10989&hilit=+fuel+tank#p75443 There are other photos of the installation in my album. I use the tank as reserve fuel for longer planned runs. It allows me to use the full capacity of my main tank and not worry about running out of fuel. With the valves positioned I transfer fuel from main tank to aux tank once the tank is full it overflows and fuel runs back to the main tank. Change valve position and it transfers fuel from aux. to main. I have a pump power switch at the dash to transfer. There is a third option, carry remote tanks. I did that the first year of cruising and it worked too.

Thanks I will look 😀

 

[NorthernFocus]

I made the AirHead conversion on an R25 classic. The hardest part of the job is getting the holding tank out. It's a pretty tight fit. I found a couple of fuel tanks that would work but never installed them. Ultimately decided that I don't need the extra fuel that bad. On the rare occasions that we do there's space for four jerry cans. This year I plan to relocate the batteries into that space behind the engine. That will reduce the list and free up the port lazarette for other uses.

 

[Toucan]

On a previous boat, my wife wanted me to install an Airhead. Since we cruised for long periods and ate a high fiber diet, the Airhead was overwhelmed with deposits that never dried or composted. When "stirring" the compost, it resembled a taffy mixing machine. Every few weeks, it was my job to scoop out the contents, which had the consistency of adobe (sticky mud reinforced with coconut fiber). We got rid of the Airhead. It was nicely made and might work well under other circumstances.

Barry Thompson

 

[NorthernFocus]

...Since we cruised for long periods and ate a high fiber diet, the Airhead was overwhelmed with deposits that never dried or composted. When "stirring" the compost, it resembled a taffy mixing machine. Every few weeks, it was my job to scoop out the contents, which had the consistency of adobe (sticky mud reinforced with coconut fiber)... It was nicely made and might work well under other circumstances.

We had "startup problems" with ours that sound similar to the above description. Caused due to liquid not separating properly. The manufacturer was very good about working with me to get it sorted out. Now it is so dry that I have to add water to it to keep it wet enough to properly compost. During our three month boating season we spend a total of about 40 nights on the hook with two adults aboard. Before we got the Airhead working right it had to be dumped once mid-season. Now it makes it through the season without the need to dump it. I leave it to compost until the following spring by which time it is not quite as unpleasant of a task.