What method is best for fueling your boat up at your dock?

[GMLIII]

Very interesting. I had no idea some states will do this. I need to check the tax laws in Georgia.

Probably not worth the hassle of filing unless you are a larger user of fuel , but it was worth it for me in Virginia to collect my fuel receipts since I went through +/- 750 gallons last season. +/- $115.00 check from the state of Virginia back to me

[charlesml3]

Finally got some photos:

[GMLIII]

Nice set up . If you wanted to remove the stool altogether you could install a hinged wooden ledge off your support beam to sit the gas can on

[SXRNathan]

We sell these at work, a number of guys have bought them for their lake use and love them. Guess I may need to get on the band wagon.

[charlesml3]

Nice set up . If you wanted to remove the stool altogether you could install a hinged wooden ledge off your support beam to sit the gas can on

Clever idea! It never occurred to me to do that. I just have that stool hanging out in the boathouse. It gets used for all kinds of things.

Cheers!

[JayG80]

In Texas the state gas tax refund is 19.5 cents per gallon. (I think). You can claim gas for boat, lawn equipment, UTVs and other off highway equipment.

Just file an annual Form 06-106 Texas Claim for Refund of Gasoline or Diesel Fuel Taxes. Complete the one page form and mail it to Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. The first year, you submit copies of your gas receipts.

Subsequently, you just mail in the form but not the receipts.

I get an audit every 3 or 4 years. An audit just means that you are required to mail in receipt copies.

For info call 800-252-1383

[charlesml3]

Subsequently, you just mail in the form but not the receipts.

I get an audit every 3 or 4 years. An audit just means that you are required to mail in receipt copies

Seems like it would be easier to just send the receipts in every year and avoid the audit.

-Charles

[GMLIII]

Seems like it would be easier to just send the receipts in every year and avoid the audit.

-Charles

I would agree with Charles just mail the receipts in each year. They problem don’t itemize each receipt anyway and only focus on the form you have to fill out.
Each state is different but in VA you only send the silly receipts in the 1st time then you are on the honor system on each subsequent year. LOL

[azeus17]

I have seen these at the boat show the last few years and I think they are super slick, but at $300, I'll keep siphoning the gas into the boat. I wouldn't keep the nozzle on like they do in the video. I'd just pour right from the can into the funnel.

http://www.lillipadmarine.com/marine-funnel.html

[charlesml3]

I have seen these at the boat show the last few years and I think they are super slick, but at $300, I'll keep siphoning the gas into the boat. I wouldn't keep the nozzle on like they do in the video. I'd just pour right from the can into the funnel.

http://www.lillipadmarine.com/marine-funnel.html

Dude, it's $45 from Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[srock]

Dude, it's $45 from Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

He is referring to the lillipad. Nice clean package. Maybe a group buy is in order.

[azeus17]

He is referring to the lillipad. Nice clean package. Maybe a group buy is in order.

Yes, exactly. The battery operated pump is a nice solution, but just one more thing to carry down and maintain. I like the Lillipad becasue it's always there, hose included, and seems like it would be about the easiest/fastest option possible.

If someone wants to try to organize a group buy, I'd be interested.

[Evening Shade]

Finally got some photos:

Charles,

Did you say that the pump cuts off when the tank is full? If so that would be great. My 3/4" shaker siphon is quick and easy and doesn't require batteries, but it will overflow the tank if you aren't careful/paying attention.

[scottb7]

Charles,

Did you say that the pump cuts off when the tank is full? If so that would be great. My 3/4" shaker siphon is quick and easy and doesn't require batteries, but it will overflow the tank if you aren't careful/paying attention.

I am also thinking about that gadget Charles uses. But I would have to hook a longer hose up to it. Because my boat lift sits out past my boat dock by about 15 feet. It is strange but I never lengthened my dock from when my first smaller lighter boat was in further.

I have two of the Shaker siphon so that I fill both sides at the same time. But it is a pain to Lug the heavy 5 and 6 gallon cans into the boat.

I would not mind figuring out how to turn them upside down into some big tub and have gravity feed into the boat. But that thing is overpriced imho.

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[charlesml3]

Charles,

Did you say that the pump cuts off when the tank is full? If so that would be great. My 3/4" shaker siphon is quick and easy and doesn't require batteries, but it will overflow the tank if you aren't careful/paying attention.

Yep. Absolutely. That was one of the big reasons I bought it. I can start a can and walk away. It'll fill it up to the neck, but it won't overfill.

-Charles