[C320-list] Fresh Fuel

[bruceheyman at cox.net]

Sam,
We try to never let it go below 1/2 and when in the water keep it toped off.  If putting away for the winter it is good to fill it up but not too much.  You have to leave a little room for temperature expansion and just in case the storage yard does not block the boat on her lines.
Bruce
Somerset 671 SoCal
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-----Original Message-----
From: "RUTHE SMALL" <sailmiss at msn.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2007 07:51:23 
To:"C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.org>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fresh Fuel

What is the thinking about keeping the fuel tank full to prevent moisture from accumulating.  We've heard both pros and cons.

Sam Wagner
Ruthsm #74
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Pat Moriarty<mailto:patm at psiurethanes.com> 
  To: C320-List<mailto:c320-list at catalina320.org> 
  Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 5:36 AM
  Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fresh Fuel


  You need to use your boat more, it can't be down wind all the time so 
  motor every now and then. The middle east needs your money.

  At 06:57 PM 3/20/2007, you wrote:
  >Here is a question that I need answered.  Using only about 4 or 5 gallons of
  >fuel each year, and storing the boat for long winters in the midwest, do I
  >need to drain my fuel tank and fill with fresh fuel every few years?  I add
  >a stabilizer each fall, but it seems that the diesel fuel will become"old"
  >at some point.  Your suggestions please.
  >
  >Doug Stieber
  >Second Chance #406

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