RedfishRippn Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 Y'all have got to change the fuel fill location on this boat. I have a 2016 hpxv and I love everything about the boat besides the gunnel rod holders and the fuel fill. It is seriously annoying that I cannot fill my fuel tank all the way without slowly topping it off with a 5 gallon portable can! Please move the fill to the middle of the deck and have the gas poor directly into the tank underneath rather then having it run horizontally/uphill for 2 feet like it does now. Please Maverick listen!! #rantover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason p Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 I'm pretty sure your problem is with the new-ish EPA regulations on fuel tanks (basically no straight open vents to the atmosphere) than filler location. My 2010 fills like a race car then pukes it out through the vent all over the ground when full, which I'm fine with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JnamJnam Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 18 minutes ago, jason p said: I'm pretty sure your problem is with the new-ish EPA regulations on fuel tanks (basically no straight open vents to the atmosphere) than filler location. My 2010 fills like a race car then pukes it out through the vent all over the ground when full, which I'm fine with. Same with my 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conocean Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 What Jason said. My 2011 fills slowly but completely and the pump handle clicks off when it's full as it was designed to do. It fills faster when the boat is level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedfishRippn Posted April 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 EPA stuff aside the fact of the matter is the design ***, if the design worked before EPA regs and now does not then its time for a refresh. I have seen other threads on this and we should not have to level our trailers, place starboard under the fill hose, stand on the starboard side while filling in the water, or use a 5 gallon canister to fill the last 3 to 4 gallons on a boat this price. Some people may not care but when your making long runs at WOT in a tournament those last 3 gallons are critical!! 33 minutes ago, conocean said: What Jason said. My 2011 fills slowly but completely and the pump handle clicks off when it's full as it was designed to do. It fills faster when the boat is level. Are you certain that yours actually fills to completion? A 29 gallon tank that fills completely to 29 gallons? Mine will fill to around 24 - 26 gallons before I have to top off with a portable can. I would challenge you to fill your boat until the pump clicks off and then continue to fill with a portable can and see how much more it takes. ALL in ALL I love my boat, if purchasing a new boat tomorrow I would buy the exact same rig ( except I would shell out for colored non skid). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conocean Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 Agreed, the EPA stuff stinks! But it's the law. I'd be putting a 2 gallon jug in one of my hatches if I were you with that smaller tank. I ordered my boat with a 35 gallon tank. That's what the label says. I've drained it and was able to fill it with just over 33 gallons before gas poured out from the vent & top of the fuel fill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEM Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 57 minutes ago, RedfishRippn said: EPA stuff aside the fact of the matter is the design ***, if the design worked before EPA regs and now does not then its time for a refresh. I have seen other threads on this and we should not have to level our trailers, place starboard under the fill hose, stand on the starboard side while filling in the water, or use a 5 gallon canister to fill the last 3 to 4 gallons on a boat this price. Some people may not care but when your making long runs at WOT in a tournament those last 3 gallons are critical!! Are you certain that yours actually fills to completion? A 29 gallon tank that fills completely to 29 gallons? Mine will fill to around 24 - 26 gallons before I have to top off with a portable can. I would challenge you to fill your boat until the pump clicks off and then continue to fill with a portable can and see how much more it takes. ALL in ALL I love my boat, if purchasing a new boat tomorrow I would buy the exact same rig ( except I would shell out for colored non skid). Just curious. Why a colored non skid. Is it because it wouldn't show dirt, grime, and stains as bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedfishRippn Posted April 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 Hey! I think a very light gray would of helped to hide the dirt a little more than the white but I would have aslo considered making it ice blue like the rest of the boat for that fully custom feel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedfishRippn Posted April 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 1 hour ago, conocean said: Agreed, the EPA stuff stinks! But it's the law. I'd be putting a 2 gallon jug in one of my hatches if I were you with that smaller tank. I ordered my boat with a 35 gallon tank. That's what the label says. I've drained it and was able to fill it with just over 33 gallons before gas poured out from the vent & top of the fuel fill. I wish I could have gotten the 35 - my dealer said it was no longer available!! Unfortunately many tournaments do not allow you to carry extra fuel aboard the boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conocean Posted April 23, 2018 Report Share Posted April 23, 2018 I believe that MBC did away with offering the larger tank in 2012 (?). I love the larger tank paired with the F90. My range is silly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason p Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 10 hours ago, JEM said: Just curious. Why a colored non skid. Is it because it wouldn't show dirt, grime, and stains as bad? It's sooooo much easier on your eyes due to the reduced glare. My entire cap is light blue, it's worth the cost if ordering new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conocean Posted April 24, 2018 Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Indeed. I will never own a boat that doesn't have either an ice blue or whisper gray deck. The glare that bounces off of a white or oyster colored deck punishes my eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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