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If I am to use plastic fuel can which on is preferred?
So far I have look at the Scepter http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|311|302335|7364&id=181410 and the Wedco sold at Wal-Mart. wrote in message ... http://www.worldwidewiley.com/2boat.shtml Look at the "Jerry Cans" article. I don't particularly endorse carrying fuel on deck, but lots of folks do it. Several companies also make flexible tanks rated for fuel, I believe. I have a length of pvc pipe threaded to match the cap on my fuel filler deck fitting. Remove the cap, thread in the pipe, then pour in the fuel from the jerrycan at a comfortable height without spilling. Also, spray or solid water that comes on deck at the wrong time won't find its way into the tank. Wiley On Wed, 6 Jun 2007 11:42:36 -0300, wrote: Most new sailboat today carry about 20 USGals of diesel fuel on board. Some even have a 40 - 50 gals tanks on board. The boat I planning on having has a three cylinders engine and only a 20 gals tank. At time, when a storm or hurricane is behind you may have to make a mad dash in light wind condition to reach a safe heaven. Then 20 gals of fuel may not be enough to reach the safe heaven. What would be the best way to carry extra fuel? |
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