Hope this exists...

I have a 21' Center Console Cobia that I use for fishing northern NH &
Maine Lakes. It has a 2 stroke 150hp Yamaha outboard and a 15 hp 4
stroke Suzuki which is used for trolling. Currently, there is a valve
which is turned to supply either engine with gas.

I would like to replace the valve with 2 one-way valves ()to each
engine) and a Y adaptor (to the fuel tank) to avoide having to use the
valve. Does anyone know of such a thing? Thanks.
--

Larry
rapp at lmr dot com

Larry wrote:
I have a 21' Center Console Cobia that I use for fishing northern NH &
Maine Lakes. It has a 2 stroke 150hp Yamaha outboard and a 15 hp 4
stroke Suzuki which is used for trolling. Currently, there is a valve
which is turned to supply either engine with gas.

I would like to replace the valve with 2 one-way valves ()to each
engine) and a Y adaptor (to the fuel tank) to avoide having to use the
valve. Does anyone know of such a thing? Thanks.

Do you mean a check valve - like this?

http://www.restockit.com/Fuel-Line-C...(SRRCKV5).html

Larry wrote:
I have a 21' Center Console Cobia that I use for fishing northern NH &
Maine Lakes. It has a 2 stroke 150hp Yamaha outboard and a 15 hp 4
stroke Suzuki which is used for trolling. Currently, there is a valve
which is turned to supply either engine with gas.

I would like to replace the valve with 2 one-way valves ()to each
engine) and a Y adaptor (to the fuel tank) to avoide having to use the
valve. Does anyone know of such a thing? Thanks.

Another thought - and cheaper!

http://www.iboats.com/Primer_Bulbs_f...view_id.238201

On Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:55:01 -0400, DK
wrote:

Larry wrote:
I have a 21' Center Console Cobia that I use for fishing northern NH &
Maine Lakes. It has a 2 stroke 150hp Yamaha outboard and a 15 hp 4
stroke Suzuki which is used for trolling. Currently, there is a valve
which is turned to supply either engine with gas.

I would like to replace the valve with 2 one-way valves ()to each
engine) and a Y adaptor (to the fuel tank) to avoide having to use the
valve. Does anyone know of such a thing? Thanks.

Do you mean a check valve - like this?

http://www.restockit.com/Fuel-Line-C...(SRRCKV5).html

Kinda hard to tell from his description, but it sounds like he wants a
single line from the tank, splitting to 2 different motors, with a
check valve in each line, instead of a "selector" valve being used as
a splitter??

DK wrote:
Larry wrote:
I have a 21' Center Console Cobia that I use for fishing northern NH &
Maine Lakes. It has a 2 stroke 150hp Yamaha outboard and a 15 hp 4
stroke Suzuki which is used for trolling. Currently, there is a valve
which is turned to supply either engine with gas.

I would like to replace the valve with 2 one-way valves ()to each
engine) and a Y adaptor (to the fuel tank) to avoide having to use the
valve. Does anyone know of such a thing? Thanks.

Do you mean a check valve - like this?

http://www.restockit.com/Fuel-Line-C...(SRRCKV5).html


Yes, except that that the fuel line is, I believe, 3/8" not 5/16. Seems
quite expensive. Similar (I think) brass valves are available from
McMaster Carr for a lot less. I would use two of them, a manifold, and
a package of adaptors, (barb one end, NPT the other).

--

Larry
rapp at lmr dot com

wrote:
On Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:55:01 -0400, DK
wrote:

Larry wrote:
I have a 21' Center Console Cobia that I use for fishing northern NH &
Maine Lakes. It has a 2 stroke 150hp Yamaha outboard and a 15 hp 4
stroke Suzuki which is used for trolling. Currently, there is a valve
which is turned to supply either engine with gas.

I would like to replace the valve with 2 one-way valves ()to each
engine) and a Y adaptor (to the fuel tank) to avoide having to use the
valve. Does anyone know of such a thing? Thanks.
Do you mean a check valve - like this?

http://www.restockit.com/Fuel-Line-C...(SRRCKV5).html

Kinda hard to tell from his description, but it sounds like he wants a
single line from the tank, splitting to 2 different motors, with a
check valve in each line, instead of a "selector" valve being used as
a splitter??

Exactly! The bigger motor does not use a bulb for priming; the smaller
one does. The bigger motor raises and lowers hydraulically, the smaller
one does not, but I will see if I can build something as it is a real
nuisance (and a bit dangerous) to raise and lower the motor while out on
the lake.
--

Larry
rapp at lmr dot com

Larry wrote:
DK wrote:
Larry wrote:
I have a 21' Center Console Cobia that I use for fishing northern NH
& Maine Lakes. It has a 2 stroke 150hp Yamaha outboard and a 15 hp 4
stroke Suzuki which is used for trolling. Currently, there is a
valve which is turned to supply either engine with gas.

I would like to replace the valve with 2 one-way valves ()to each
engine) and a Y adaptor (to the fuel tank) to avoide having to use
the valve. Does anyone know of such a thing? Thanks.

Do you mean a check valve - like this?

http://www.restockit.com/Fuel-Line-C...(SRRCKV5).html


Yes, except that that the fuel line is, I believe, 3/8" not 5/16. Seems
quite expensive. Similar (I think) brass valves are available from
McMaster Carr for a lot less. I would use two of them, a manifold, and
a package of adaptors, (barb one end, NPT the other).


Like this?

http://tinyurl.com/6z7dp5

DK wrote:
Larry wrote:
DK wrote:
Larry wrote:
I have a 21' Center Console Cobia that I use for fishing northern NH
& Maine Lakes. It has a 2 stroke 150hp Yamaha outboard and a 15 hp
4 stroke Suzuki which is used for trolling. Currently, there is a
valve which is turned to supply either engine with gas.

I would like to replace the valve with 2 one-way valves ()to each
engine) and a Y adaptor (to the fuel tank) to avoide having to use
the valve. Does anyone know of such a thing? Thanks.

Do you mean a check valve - like this?

http://www.restockit.com/Fuel-Line-C...(SRRCKV5).html


Yes, except that that the fuel line is, I believe, 3/8" not 5/16.
Seems quite expensive. Similar (I think) brass valves are available
from McMaster Carr for a lot less. I would use two of them, a
manifold, and a package of adaptors, (barb one end, NPT the other).


Like this?

http://tinyurl.com/6z7dp5

I think so - I just don't know where that goes. IAC, I am thinking of
two one-way valves (going to each motor) attached to a manifold which
also goes to the fuel tank. The whole thing is available from McMaster
Carr for a reasonable price.

Thing is, I can't be the first guy to add a trolling motor attached to
the main fuel tank. I thought there must be a pre-made assembly - maybe
not...
--

Larry
rapp at lmr dot com

Larry wrote:
DK wrote:
Larry wrote:
DK wrote:
Larry wrote:
I have a 21' Center Console Cobia that I use for fishing northern
NH & Maine Lakes. It has a 2 stroke 150hp Yamaha outboard and a 15
hp 4 stroke Suzuki which is used for trolling. Currently, there is
a valve which is turned to supply either engine with gas.

I would like to replace the valve with 2 one-way valves ()to each
engine) and a Y adaptor (to the fuel tank) to avoide having to use
the valve. Does anyone know of such a thing? Thanks.

Do you mean a check valve - like this?

http://www.restockit.com/Fuel-Line-C...(SRRCKV5).html


Yes, except that that the fuel line is, I believe, 3/8" not 5/16.
Seems quite expensive. Similar (I think) brass valves are available
from McMaster Carr for a lot less. I would use two of them, a
manifold, and a package of adaptors, (barb one end, NPT the other).


Like this?

http://tinyurl.com/6z7dp5

I think so - I just don't know where that goes. IAC, I am thinking of
two one-way valves (going to each motor) attached to a manifold which
also goes to the fuel tank. The whole thing is available from McMaster
Carr for a reasonable price.

Thing is, I can't be the first guy to add a trolling motor attached to
the main fuel tank. I thought there must be a pre-made assembly - maybe
not...

I have seen dozens on bass and walleye boats but they all use the valve
you are trying to avoid.

Got a link to the one from McMaster Carr? I have some friends that
might want to lose their valves, too.

I just wonder how much restriction there is from these check valves.

On Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:20:49 -0400, Larry wrote:

wrote:
On Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:55:01 -0400, DK
wrote:

Larry wrote:
I have a 21' Center Console Cobia that I use for fishing northern NH &
Maine Lakes. It has a 2 stroke 150hp Yamaha outboard and a 15 hp 4
stroke Suzuki which is used for trolling. Currently, there is a valve
which is turned to supply either engine with gas.

I would like to replace the valve with 2 one-way valves ()to each
engine) and a Y adaptor (to the fuel tank) to avoide having to use the
valve. Does anyone know of such a thing? Thanks.
Do you mean a check valve - like this?

http://www.restockit.com/Fuel-Line-C...(SRRCKV5).html

Kinda hard to tell from his description, but it sounds like he wants a
single line from the tank, splitting to 2 different motors, with a
check valve in each line, instead of a "selector" valve being used as
a splitter??

Exactly! The bigger motor does not use a bulb for priming; the smaller
one does. The bigger motor raises and lowers hydraulically, the smaller
one does not, but I will see if I can build something as it is a real
nuisance (and a bit dangerous) to raise and lower the motor while out on
the lake.

Just google "fuel line splitter" and "fuel line check valve" and you
will find "T"s and "Y"s and inline fuel filter/check valve combos.
Just split the main fuel line, add the necessary lengths of hose with
the filter/valves between the ends. You should be able to do the
entire thing for less than $25