gas fueling funnel

[georgiaprincess]

I saw a fueling funnel made out of pvc on this site a couple of years ago. does any one have the plans for building one of these type funnels.

[jasper]

http://waterskimag.com/features/2005...uild-a-funnel/

[ClemsonDave]

I simply use a flexible hose.

Lay a towel down on the rear of the boat (higher than the fuel fill)
Place the 5 gal jug on the towel
Insert the hose in the fuel fill and in the gas jug
Cup your hand around the jug opening (surrounding the hose) so no air gets out
Push on the sides of the jug and the fuel will flow out
Once it gets going, you can let go and it will flow on it's own

Get about a 4' section of clear hose from Lowe's. Get the largest diameter that will fit in the fuel fill on the boat. I use 5/8" OD. It only takes about a minute to empty the tank and there is no lifting/spills involved.

dave

[mcbridek]

I'm with Clemsondave on this one - I have tried the PVC setup and the hose attached to the can is better. I attach 3/4 ID clear hose (Lowes) to the pour spout of the gas can - approx 3.5 feet long. Lean the can over on the dock and it feeds directly into the boat. The cans are blitz 5 gal and 6+ gal. In fact I have an extra spout that I leave the hose permanently attached and switch from can to can. The only hassle is my newer containers do not have vents. I do not have a great solution for the vent - but I drilled holes and use number #4 corks (Lowes). If anyone has a solution for the vent, I'm all ears.

[Quinner]

Along the same lines as Dave's suggestion, for about $4 more pick up a "Super Siphon", they sell them at Bass Pro and Overton's among many other outlets, put the brass end in the gas can, cycle it up and down 3-4 times, flow will start and it will transfer with no mess. If you go this route get the largest diameter hose they have available, 1/2" IIRC.

[OKWAKEBDR]

I made the PVC one from Wakeboarding magazine back in 2005 when the article came out. It works great. I have since moved, but we left it permanently attached to our dock.

[bubba]

Yep, siphoning is the way to go. I haven't poured out of a can for probably 15 years. I use clear PVC hose 3/4" ID and use a reducing nipple for the boat end, reducing the 3/4" down to whatever fits in the boat. I blow through the vent on the can while putting my hand over the hose going into the gas can to stop all air leaks around the hose where it meets the can. It does not take much to get the gas flowing and once it does I just sit back and relax until all the gas is out of the can and into the boat. Remember the can needs to be higher than the gas inlet on the boat.

[RainDog]

Major +1 for Quinner's idea for using an automatic siphon hose - "The Giggler". $5.99 at Harbor Freight. I give one to my friends when they buy a boat. I also keep one for draining the kid's fish tank.

[AirTool]

I do not have a great solution for the vent - but I drilled holes and use number #4 corks (Lowes). If anyone has a solution for the vent, I'm all ears.

I'm not sure if this material will resist gasoline....these are drains for igloo ice chests.

Would that work for you?

http://www.igloocoolers.com/Drain-Pl...-70-Quart-Size

http://www.igloocoolers.com/Drain-Pl...165-Quart-Size

[mcbridek]

I have a Igloo cooler - I think the plastic would hold up, it looks like a nut goes on the inside and holds it in place, trying to think how I could get the nut on the inside of the gas container and on the thread - I will look at my cooler tonight and see if the plug removes - might give me an idea.

[Red57Bird]

I simply use a flexible hose.

Lay a towel down on the rear of the boat (higher than the fuel fill)
Place the 5 gal jug on the towel
Insert the hose in the fuel fill and in the gas jug
Cup your hand around the jug opening (surrounding the hose) so no air gets out
Push on the sides of the jug and the fuel will flow out
Once it gets going, you can let go and it will flow on it's own

Get about a 4' section of clear hose from Lowe's. Get the largest diameter that will fit in the fuel fill on the boat. I use 5/8" OD. It only takes about a minute to empty the tank and there is no lifting/spills involved.

dave

This is exactly how I used to do it, before I got a Gas Caddy. Found a used one from a guy in my cove for $100. Best $100 I've spend in quite some time.

[shag]

Moto can

I took an old Motorcycle fuel can (plastic) inverted it and put a shut-off valve on it with a long enough hose, then cut the top (actually the bottom of the can) out, and secured it to the dock with industrial zip strips. I made a lid to cover the opening as well. I have used this for several years and it is easy. Just poor the entire 5 gallon gas can in, and let it fill the boat - no spilled gas.