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

[MN Ryan]

MOINFLO I like that setup!

[srock]

VP style is great but there are others that have double handles that work much better. Having a handle at the bottom makes a jug so much easier to control and that is where the VP's fail. If you want to spend the money check out Hunsaker jugs. They have an 8-gallon that will not tip over in the car and dumps super fast. Just make sure you have the proper-sized spout for your boat. My old boat I could dump a can in 15 seconds but my newer 230 has a restrictive opening. Not sure why Nautique did that.

[bird_dog0347]

I got 4 of the VP Racing 5 gallon fuel jugs with the long spouts for about $100 on Amazon. I fill them up at the gas station and then we put them on the back of the 6 seater golf cart (they fit perfectly between the rails) and drive them down to the dock. Then I have my boys help me carry them and fill the boat.

[MOINFLO]

everything in one storage box at my street-side dock
Drop N Fill
(4) 6 Gal VP cans
(4) 5 gal cans
(3) large 24 Q milk crates (3pack on Amazon)
lifetime 150 gal storage box (inside dimensions 55”x25” by 27” tall)
winch cover( larger size 8500 and snip a little elastic to fit- is a dust cover to keep debris out of drop n fill when stored.

Drill one single hole in side of milk crate for hose. Zip tie to bottom. Then you can stack milk crates for necessary height for gravity drainage. Small cans are very manageable. Its really fast setup and takes less than a minute per can.

[srock]

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.

I was thinking of making something similar out of a short 2 foot section of 6" pvc I found. With a couple reducers and caps it would only cost a couple bucks. Won't look as clean by my dock is a little rustic.

[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

[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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[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.

[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.

[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.

[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

[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

[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

[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

[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