I don't believe this debate is still going on, hey JG, is it a law by the
way or is it recommended by the CG. I just wanted to know I have a fill on
the outside. Close my hatches when filling and run the blowers when done for
5 min. and sniff for fumes in the cabin and out the vent. My wife would hate
me if I blew our family up, don't think she would ever talk to me again, if
we live. Where are u stationed @?


"John Gaquin" wrote in message
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"basskisser" wrote in message

Hmm, interesting. So, if you were to take the same tank, and put hold
down clips on it, then it would somehow magically not allow fumes to
settle, and would, again, somehow make the fuel unspillable?


Research has shown that sarcasm will neither prevent fuel spills, hasten
evaporation, nor alter reality. The recommended procedure for portable
tanks is to remove them for refueling. Chapman's advises that any tank
over
6 gallons ought not be considered portable. If you permanently affix your
tanks to the boat, then they are considered permanently installed. If
your
tanks are permanently installed, CFR183 stipulates standards of size and
assembly for your fuel filler system, including the fill port that is
located in such a location that an accidental spill cannot find its way
back
into the boat.

So you see -- magic has nothing to do with it!


Regards,

John Gaquin
Brefnie Queen
1974 Luhrs 32
USCGAux