Boat Gas - when do you fill up?

[a_hershy]

Last year was the 1st time I've pulled my personal boat to Lac Seul. Looking forward to doing it again this July.

For those towing their boats into Canada, I am curious to know what strategy you use when when it comes to gassing up the boat before hitting the water. Is it full when you leave home? Do you fill it before crossing the boarder? Or after at a traditional stop? Does the lodge fill it when you get there? Do you even give it a thought?

Thanks.
hershy

[That Minnesota guy]

I'll haul a full tank because I then know it's fresh gas as the station I use pumps alot of gas. I ask myself whats a few bucks in extra gas burned when going on a fishing trip? If I can't afford to tow a little extra weight I can't afford to go.

[Overwatchmike]

I own my cabin so I fill up when gas is the cheapest. I stop at the border and fill up a bunch of 5 gallon cans so I don’t have to buy gas when I am in Canada. Only have had to pay duty on it about 5 times in the last 20 years....

138 a liter last weekend. At 3.785 liters in a gallon it adds up quickly.


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[brett13]

we used to fill up at the border and finish our 4.5 hr trip. This year we will be filling up in ear falls where our camp is so we're not hauling all that extra weight for the trip up

[Obabikon]

Originally Posted by Overwatchmike

I own my cabin so I fill up when gas is the cheapest. I stop at the border and fill up a bunch of 5 gallon cans so I don’t have to buy gas when I am in Canada. Only have had to pay duty on it about 5 times in the last 20 years....

138 a liter last weekend. At 3.785 liters in a gallon it adds up quickly.


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That ends up being right about $3.80 USD per gallon. Not too terrible, but certainly more than on the US side.

[bigwalleye1]

I fill the boat and truck in the falls. Finally found premium fuel a bit south of Sioux Lookout, so go there daily when we come off the water so as to be prepared for the next morning

[btyreprich]

We have always topped off In International Falls - after we have had our dinner at the Mexican restaurant in town. We have never had a problem with the gas at any of the gas stations in town. With the number of people crossing the border, each station must be pumping a LOT of gas.
We dont want the extra weight on the ride up to Ear Falls.
Not saying this is the best way to do things - just the way we handle it.
I try to avoid buying gas in Canada if at all possible given the cost. Not always possible so in those situations we buy just enough to get over the border.

[v-bay gord]

Canadian gas is better than US gas...…….

[That Minnesota guy]

Originally Posted by v-bay gord

Canadian gas is better than US gas...…….

Something to do with the spices when you cook?

[Jesse-WI]

fill up at border but usually have to buy extra fuel at the resort.