I have done the fuel can routine a few times.
I can't speak for small (under 24' boats), but it is definately a chump move for a medium to large size boat. On the one hand, tossing in 15 gallons from cans saves me. . .like $15. I like saving money. On the other hand: It is *hard* not to get gas all over the place.
The only time I have ever done this is at the end of the season to empty the cans. . .or if I am a tad low on gas and it is too late in the day to hit the fuel dock.
I can't speak for small (under 24' boats), but it is definately a chump move for a medium to large size boat. On the one hand, tossing in 15 gallons from cans saves me. . .like $15. I like saving money. On the other hand: It is *hard* not to get gas all over the place.
The only time I have ever done this is at the end of the season to empty the cans. . .or if I am a tad low on gas and it is too late in the day to hit the fuel dock.