One Post Leads to Another

[wpc691]

[QUOTE=racclarkson@gmail.com;357920]Very nice Rusty.Next project (related to fuel) is to disconnect existing tank vents and move to the interior of the cockpit. It's not that I feel compelled to fill the tanks to the brim, it's a case of increasingly zero tolerances for minuscule spills. There are some among us who have experienced this scenario. If you look at the definition of what constitutes a spill, it makes me scared to wear sunscreen lest a droplet of sweat roll off my forehead during a fueling creating a "sheen."[/QUOTEHeard second hand that a guy refueling at my local marina spilled about a tablespoon out the vent. The dock attendant went ballistic (must be a new guy) and said he was reporting him to the Coast Guard. As a precaution, he self-reported. Coast Guard called him back, said they got the report from the marina, thanked him for self-reporting, said they had no choice but to issue a warning, and wished him a nice day. Awhile ago I started taping a diaper under the vent when fueling either boat. I’ve caught a few drips.

[oscarvan]

Very nice Rusty.

Next project (related to fuel) is to disconnect existing tank vents and move to the interior of the cockpit. It's not that I feel compelled to fill the tanks to the brim, it's a case of increasingly zero tolerances for minuscule spills. There are some among us who have experienced this scenario. If you look at the definition of what constitutes a spill, it makes me scared to wear sunscreen lest a droplet of sweat roll off my forehead during a fueling creating a "sheen."

Very good point. In fact.... one could make it so that while fueling a clear hose attaches to the vent which drains into an empty milk jug, in sight, so that ANY spills would get caught and not muck up the boat. A gallon oughta be enough.....

[racclarkson@gmail.com]

A bucket is all I’ll need.

[Walter P]

Great idea to re-route the vent and then connect to a container.... That should be done for sure ASAP
since we all know it is not if we spill a little, but when we do.

Walt

[Briankinley2004]

Looks like someone glassed over my "red bolt". Not sure if I should get out the Dremel and grind it away from one bolt so I can stick the tank or not. Thoughts?

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I did confirm my capacity is the same as Roberts at 915 Gallons so I can at least paint mine since one post leads to another and to more work

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