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Old 07-06-2011, 08:31 AM
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very interesting news... wonder when they'll be available to us?
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Old 07-06-2011, 08:28 PM
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Yes, I'm currently in the Yukon about 65 miles NE of Mayo and the extra fuel would be nice to have (not absolutely necessary, I suppose, but I would prefer having extra fuel to having a shortage!). I'll call the guys when I get back to civilization.

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Old 07-07-2011, 12:00 AM
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What is the total weight of the installed tanks, pumps etc?

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Old 07-07-2011, 06:33 AM
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What is the total weight of the installed tanks, pumps etc?

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Not sure about the weight for the -9, but my -6 tanks with pumps, complete installed weight was 13 lbs.
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Old 07-07-2011, 06:46 AM
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What is the total weight of the installed tanks, pumps etc?

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less than 15 lbs
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