Front mounted/hull shaped fuel tank?

Hello all. I have been trolling the site for a few days and absolute love it! The quality of work you guys put in your boats is amazing and inspiring. I have soooo many new ideas for my boat now!

Anyway, for my first post I would like to ask you guys know of any aftermarket solutions for a front mounted fuel tank. When fully fueled up and 2 adults in the seats, my boat is a little rear heavy. I thought I might easily address this by moving the fuel tank up front. It has been recommend by some that I should try moving a similar weight before I do this (and I do plan to test it.)

Here is a pic of my front deck which is mostly empty underneath. I would like to get a tank that is shaped to fit the shape of the modified V. Do any of you guys have a tank like this already??

Thanks!

KRS

What I have seen a lot of people do is put the Batteries Up front and the Fuel tank in the back. Probably a cheaper solution than getting a custom Fuel tank.

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I second finding a cheap solution. Build a frame to support/secure your gas can in the bow. Been done many times.

Sorry about that...here you go.

altimas said:

What I have seen a lot of people do is put the Batteries Up front and the Fuel tank in the back. Probably a cheaper solution than getting a custom Fuel tank.

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I do have the trolling motor battery up there. It would be an easy mod to put the main battery up there too. While less weight, it would be a lot easier than a fuel tank!

KRS

Looks like you already have lots of weight up front with your decking and storage etc. What have you got in the stern?

I have two batteries up front for a 24v TM and my 12 gal fuel tank and I could still use some weight forward. I think you would be fine.

https://www.amazon.com/Moeller-Marine-Below-Permanent-13-Gallon/dp/B000MTI12I/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1279304389&sr=8-2

IS what I am looking at using, but I was planning on putting mine in the back. When you say you have to much weight in the back are you having problems getting on plane? Maybe a HP issue... I donno, just throwing up ideas.

On my 1436 jon I have a 12 gallon topsider tank under a small deck up front. I have a 25 HP motor and one battery and me in the back I weigh 200lb's