Caracal Fuel Tank Configuration Recommendations

[ThunderStruck]

My new Caracal build is finally in the works. Have a brief amount of time to finalize my decision / change my mind on fuel tank configuration. I currently have it ordered with the stock 33gal under seat belly tank and upgraded the rear tank to a 26gal (from stock 10 gal). Will have a Bobs JP, two 8' PP's, and four AGM batteries. The other fuel tank option is to upgrade to two 26gal tanks in the rear. I know this option gives me the under-seat storage. I am coming out of a 2008 Puma, which didn't have that so not sure I would miss it. Puma had a 33gal belly tank with two 10gal tanks in rear.
I run a lot on Lake St Clair and Erie, as well as small inland lakes and some TVA water. I am interested in hole shot seconded only slightly by top end. I have talked two a couple of you from on here extensively and thank you both so much for all of your help Wayne and Dan!!!)
Curious what others think.

[angleiron]

Both tanks in the back if you want a better performing boat.

[iron banks]

Rear tanks and it isn't even close IMO.

[TNReb]

Under seat storage is a must for me.

[Blue Steel]

Rear tanks and it isn't even close IMO.

Amen

[basshole51]

unpopular opinion....belly tank for increased hole shot performance. Had the belly tank on my P4 and miss it on my Cougar FTD....for what I use my boats for I believe it aids in holeshot and handling.

[mactlman]

2 smaller tanks in rear corners is what I would want. too much fuel tank in most boats and I never carry too much fuel either

[Tfall]

I have the duel 26 tanks in my Caracal and I load my boat with a lot of items and my hole shot is better than with my Eyra. Only time I had an issue is when I had the tanks maxed out, live wells full and my fat buddy in the left seat.

[WjColdWater]

I have the duel 26 tanks in my Caracal and I load my boat with a lot of items and my hole shot is better than with my Eyra. Only time I had an issue is when I had the tanks maxed out, live wells full and my fat buddy in the left seat.

Perfect!

[rlb8s]

I really like my belly tank in my Puma for increased hole shot. I do miss the under seat storage I had in my Jag though. If my next one had a 2 stroke then I'd probably go back with a belly tank. If it has a 4 stroke I'd go with the rear tanks and get my storage back.

[fisherman1122]

Dual Rear tanks and under seat storage is the way to go. With the right prop hole shot shouldn't be an issue with that setup!

[billius]

I wish I had the two tanks in the back. I have one 26 in the back and the 33 gallon belly tank. I miss the underseat storage.

[bassfisher444]

2 26s in the rear is what I would get.

[06 SB]

I have 2 26s in the rear. Initially I had 3 AGMs in the back. When I upgraded to a 112 Ultrex, I swapped the TM batteries to 3 60ah lithiums which fit in the BCB tandem tray. It would be pretty tight back there with 3 AGMs and 2 PP pumps. In any case, hole shot has not been an issue with a 23P Fury4 or Fury3 even fully loaded. A belly tank should improve the holeshot but I really do not see how since mine is very short. I would rather have the underseat storage. Performance is affected by how your weight is distributed and the rear tanks can be offset by a heavy TM and/or tons of tackle up front. It really depends on your needs. The most popular seems to be twin 26gal rear tanks.

[fisherman1122]

It would be pretty tight back there with 3 AGMs and 2 PP pumps.

With 4 strokes being on every new Caracal, the oil reservoir compartment makes great spot to mount the PowerPole pumps.

[06 SB]

With 4 strokes being on every new Caracal, the oil reservoir compartment makes great spot to mount the PowerPole pumps.

True! I forgot about that compartment!

[WjColdWater]

Yes perfect spot for them.