Tall Tails Posted June 7, 2019 Report Share Posted June 7, 2019 As others have noted, 68 gallons just doesn't always cut it. Especially here in SWFL. I've made several trips carrying extra 5 gallon cans but am wanting something better. Looking at a Moeller 15 or 18 gallon tank to put up front between the fish box and the cooler that is in front of the console. There's just enough space to put one there. The issue, I think, will be how to run the fuel line to the separator that is under the starboard rear seat. I can either leave it on the deck and have the seat open to drop the fuel line down or run it down a forward rod holder and fish it back to the fuel water sep. Having not done this before I assume that I will need to install a shut off valve to the main tank and to the external tank so that I can draw from one or the other but not both at the same time. Help from the forum on this is appreciated. **Sure do wish MBG would put a larger tank in these boats.** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brune90 Posted June 7, 2019 Report Share Posted June 7, 2019 kinda blows my mind that the 25 only has 7 more gallons of fuel than my 08' 22. Even more confusing is that the 24 trs has 73 gal and the 26 has a 78 gal tank. I did some comparison to the market and found the following: Barker 26 - 90gal optional 120 gal Sportsman 24/26 - 71/94 gal Jupiter 25- 90 gal Contender 25 - 90 gal Triton 24/26 - 96 gal (both) YF 26 Hybrid - 118 gal Seems like they could offer a second tank in the first step (2 compartments) in the bow. Love the layout of the PF 25. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finbully Posted June 7, 2019 Report Share Posted June 7, 2019 16 minutes ago, brune90 said: kinda blows my mind that the 25 only has 7 more gallons of fuel than my 08' 22. Even more confusing is that the 24 trs has 73 gal and the 26 has a 78 gal tank. I did some comparison to the market and found the following: Barker 26 - 90gal optional 120 gal Sportsman 24/26 - 71/94 gal Jupiter 25- 90 gal Contender 25 - 90 gal Triton 24/26 - 96 gal (both) YF 26 Hybrid - 118 gal Seems like they could offer a second tank in the first step (2 compartments) in the bow. Love the layout of the PF 25. Could be a draft and advertised weight issue. The boat is marketed as a near-skinny water rig. Just a thought. I love the deck layout too and that is why I bought a 2500 rather than a competitor. Each boat has trade offs and as I said in another thread http://mbgforum.com/topic/9473-performance-bulletin-25-hps/?tab=comments#comment-77227 I believe in my case anyway, I can overcome the fuel capacity piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchern Posted June 8, 2019 Report Share Posted June 8, 2019 My 2012 2400 has 80 gal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason p Posted June 8, 2019 Report Share Posted June 8, 2019 Why not just get a pump and pump it into the regular fuel fill? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyBottomBluz Posted June 8, 2019 Report Share Posted June 8, 2019 Fold it up out of the way when done. Scroll down on the link for sizes. They use to be more prevalent before corn juice, that was because the tank was made for "real" gasoline and not alcohol and they were failing. https://www.turtlepac.com/products/petrol-gasoline-bladder-marine-tanks/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall Tails Posted June 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2019 1 hour ago, MuddyBottomBluz said: Fold it up out of the way when done. Scroll down on the link for sizes. They use to be more prevalent before corn juice, that was because the tank was made for "real" gasoline and not alcohol and they were failing. https://www.turtlepac.com/products/petrol-gasoline-bladder-marine-tanks/ I considered a bladder tank. The turtle pac looks well built. The price certainly reflects that . The dimensions of the 21 gal won't fit anywhere on the main deck of the 2500 without removing the cooler up front. If I'm going far enough to need extra gas, I need food and ice too. Thanks for the replies so far!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyBottomBluz Posted June 8, 2019 Report Share Posted June 8, 2019 There are other manufacturers out there, that was just a reference. I still find the bladder tank a way to go for storage. Let us know what you come up with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
localangler Posted June 8, 2019 Report Share Posted June 8, 2019 ATL makes fuel bladders too, not sure if they make them for gas and in our sizes. They are popular on big sporties. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chitwood21MA Posted July 12, 2019 Report Share Posted July 12, 2019 I was told they had a larger (80g) tank originally but had to make some changes with the new EPA regulations a few years ago, Something about the vent design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dashtrash400 Posted December 5, 2020 Report Share Posted December 5, 2020 I recently ordered a new pathfinder 2500. Fuel was one of the only things I thought was lacking on the boat. With that being said the boat has arrived and I was doing some research etc and the pathfinder website now says 78 gallons. does anyone know if they put a larger tank in? Once I take delivery of the boat ill run it low on gas and give an update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptDavis Posted December 6, 2020 Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 78 gallons. Yes, they increased it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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