Marc wrote
On Thu, 01 Jul 2004 02:43:05 GMT, "Bart Senior"
wrote:

I got these from a Dutch Sailor who built his own boat.
A short conversation and a single observation proved to
me that this fellow was an experienced sailor.

[3 pts]

What is a day tank?
smaller aux tank which contains a days worth of fuel

Also these are typically gravity fed.

How is it used?
fuel is filtered and transfered to the daytank for immediate use

Why would you want one?

as part of an onboard fuel polishing system. A choice of many people
who don't have rapid turnover of fuel in the main tank. Allows for
secondary and continuous on board fuel filtration.

1 point.

Main tanks tend to accumlate dirt and sludge. By filtering and filling
your day tank, before leaving the dock, you are assured a clean supply
of fuel. The gravity feed also makes it easier to bleed the fuel system
if that becomes necessary.