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I have a 05 puma i just bought and still trying to figure it out. Seller didnt have an owners manual and i cant find one on line. In terms of fuel there is the main tank then two smaller ones one left and one on the right. Yet there is only a left and right on the in dash switches. then there is a manual left right on the transom. Do i have to switch them both? I assum i have to fill all three due to the three gas caps. Sorry for such a dumb question i am sure i will have more to follow i just dont want to screw anything up. thnx
As you mentioned,,,its all relative to usage. i may put 40-60 hours a year on a boat, where some of my friends may put 120+ on theirs. The best judgement i go by is how it is cared for, and maintained.If im selling my boat, i have all the necessary maintenance done on the engine/boat, and the mechanic who does the work is familiar with the boat and any problems it has encountered, and he is also available to give that information to a prospective buyer. That, to me is most important.If the boat is a local boat there should be some information available to help you in your decision.I also look at where the boat is used and stored to see how important it is to the individual to care for the boat, and make my decisions based on what i learn there. If there is anything i can do to help dont hesitate to give me a call, Doug.p.s. The 225 Optimax is a GREAT engine, and with proper maintenance should last for many years of ownership.And for the record,,,,,THERE ARE NO STUPID QUESTIONS HERE !!! tHIS IS WHAT THIS FORUM IS ALL ABOUT.
Impossible question to answer. I have seen em last 30 minutes or less. I know of several that lasted beyond 750 hours. I owned an XR6 that went well beyond 2,000 hours and was still running strong when I sold it.A well-cared for motor will last a long time. A great motor poorly maintained can go sneakers-up in a short time.2008 Pantera Classic2014 Mercury Pro XS 200
Our estimates range from 1250 to 1800 hours. Though we have seen plenty of engines go well past 2500 hours.BCB
My friend has a 01 model 225 opti on a Ra**** (man…I just cant bring myself to type that name!) and he has close to 1000 hours on it. He guides out of that boat and he just had the lower unit rebuilt about 1 month ago. That is the only problem he has ever encountered believe it or not but he is a maintenance freak. It will undoubtedly be my next motor of choice.Jason
I have a friend who is running twin 225 Optis on a Fountain and he has over 2,000 hrs. each on his.
No way Phil ! Everybody knows you aint got no friends ! Except for the real friend you have in Sherwood,AR., and your spinnerbait maker !
There are no dumb questions on this board, someone familiar wth your boat will be alomg shortly!!BAYOU BANDIT
It is not a stupid question. The front tank is used through the left position on the switch on back. The other two tanks do feed together when the switch is in the right position. Also, the two rear tanks will eventually equalize but, they are slow to do so. With this being said, yes you do need to fuel up all three tanks. I usually keep about 10-15 gallons in my front tank and run off my rear tanks. The front tank holds approx. 32 gallons and the two tanks in the rear hold 10 gallons each. Hope this helped.
The tank under the seat is the “Left” tank and it is 32 gallons. The two tanks in the back are 10 gallons a piece. They are the “Right” tank. So when you select from the two on the transom left is under the seat (Main tank) right is in the back. (2 ten gallon tanks). The fuel on the dash just shows the fuel quantity from left to right tanks, it does not switch anything. This is your users manual. The boat does not come with one.
Oh and also, if you have the smartcraft guages like mine, when the fuel position light is in the left postion, it reads the fuel level in the front tank. When the light is in the right position on the dash, it is reading the rear tank level.
Hope this helps. 08 Puma I remember the tanks on the splashwell switch by Right is Rear “R” , Left is the belly tank where you fill it up on the passenger side. What I try to do most is figure out which is more important in my day of fishing. If I need more bow lift I run off the belly tank, keep my saddle tanks full. Just the opposite if I am going to fish skinny water and need the boat to fish flatter I try to empty the saddle tanks. Just my .02 And yes you have to remember to switch at the dash “R” for rear and “L” for belly.
got the exact boat..as someone said earlier..R is for REAR…those two back tanks drain as one..i keep bout ten gallons or less under the seat and the rear ones filled…she rides a little better with the gas under the seats but for me..i get better speed with the back tanks filled..use quickleen to treat your gas and your good to go!
Yes you found your Owners Manual, it is right here! Plus here is a link to the FAQ section that has tidbits of information for your help. http://basscatowners.yuku.com/forums/67 Then here is a link to the fuel tanks and the information you need. It is in the section listed above and all new owners should browse through the FAQ site to learn things from aeration and loading to fuel and more. http://basscatowners.yuku.com/topic/4711
My trick for the L and R reference marks on the manual switch is to consider the L for the lower tank (under the seats) and the R for the rear tanks.
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