Re: [bolger] Re: fuel tanks
If you use portable tanks be sure you put them in a _well ventilated_
space. And remember that gasoline fumes are heavier than air, so the tank
space has to have an opening down low to let them out. Portable tanks vent
through the filler cap directly into wherever you put them.
Whether fixed tanks are more of a PITA than portable ones depends on the
situation. For my motorboat with a motorwell in a covered lazarette a
fixed tank is a lot handier than wrestling portable tanks in and out of
the lazarette (the only practical place to put them), and a lot safer,
since the fixed tank vents to the outside.
space. And remember that gasoline fumes are heavier than air, so the tank
space has to have an opening down low to let them out. Portable tanks vent
through the filler cap directly into wherever you put them.
Whether fixed tanks are more of a PITA than portable ones depends on the
situation. For my motorboat with a motorwell in a covered lazarette a
fixed tank is a lot handier than wrestling portable tanks in and out of
the lazarette (the only practical place to put them), and a lot safer,
since the fixed tank vents to the outside.
On Thu, 09 May 2013 17:36:50 -0700, Robert H wrote:
> use portable out board tanks, fill up where it is cheap. fixed tanks are
> a pain
--
John (jkohnen@...)
Wind to a sailor is what money is to life on shore. (Sterling Hayden)
use portable out board tanks, fill up where it is cheap. fixed tanks are a pain
On 5/9/13, Pat <patjah@...> wrote:
> Beautiful sharpie design with leg of mutton sprit sail. Thought someone
> may enjoy this image.
>
> Cheers
> Pat
>
Beautiful sharpie design with leg of mutton sprit sail. Thought someone may enjoy this image.
Cheers
Pat
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "Ed" <edeinhorn@...> wrote:
Don
>I believe Bolger arranged the cockpit opening to keep passengers fwd so your concern about weight aft is well founded. Perhaps under benches in the cockpit, with other stuff in the aft compartments?
> Hi. Anyone have any suggestion on where to locate below deck fuel tank(s) on a Tennessee?...
Don
How about 2 tanks, one on either side of the motor well? Said 2 12 or 13 gallon tanks?
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "Ed" <edeinhorn@...> wrote:
>
> Hi. Anyone have any suggestion on where to locate below deck fuel tank(s) on a Tennessee? I could go with one, say 20-25 gal. or split it into two. The aft port and starboard compartments are sealed with smallish hatches on deck for opening. I suppose I could cut a larger access hole below but I wonder if that's not too much weight too far aft. Ideas?
>
Hi. Anyone have any suggestion on where to locate below deck fuel tank(s) on a Tennessee? I could go with one, say 20-25 gal. or split it into two. The aft port and starboard compartments are sealed with smallish hatches on deck for opening. I suppose I could cut a larger access hole below but I wonder if that's not too much weight too far aft. Ideas?