[C320-list] Full tank smell

[Ralph Winkler]

Oh boy Adam,
I feel for you and am waiting for OD to jump.

Ralph

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jane & Ken" <obuoy4848 at sbcglobal.net>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 4:36 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Full tank smell


> Before Orlando jumps in, I will offer: 1) do not keep over half a tank of 
> fuel, 2) do not heel more than 15 degrees....but seriously,  is this a new 
> problem or just a new question?  Does the problem happen on both Starboard 
> and Port tacks?  AND lastly it is a heel angle as opposed to an angel--but 
> who cares?   OBUOY #219  Ken
>
> Chef Adam Weiner <esquirecatering at rcn.com> wrote:
> When my diesel tank is full or close thereto, and the boat heels I can 
> smell
> diesel in the aft cabin, and the depending on the length of time of the 
> heel
> and angel it can get quiet strong.
>
> There does not seem to be any leaking fuel.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Adam
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