[C320-list] Full tank smell

[crashley at gte.net]

I know this doesn't help, but I've been told that you should keep your tanks 
full to avoid condensation and water in the fuel.

CRA
Rosebud #882


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chef Adam Weiner" <esquirecatering at rcn.com>
To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 11:40 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Full tank smell


> To be honest I don't know if it occurs only on one tack.  We tend to use
> more then one tack during a day.
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> Not a new problem, I just haven't put this on the list before.
>
> I don't like running below 1/4 tank of fuel.  I fill up about twice a year
> with jerry jugs.  I go about 25 or so times out without the need to 
> refuel.
>
> Adam
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Ralph 
> Winkler
> Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 2:46 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Full tank smell
>
> 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
>
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>> 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
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>> problem or just a new question?  Does the problem happen on both 
>> Starboard
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>> and Port tacks?  AND lastly it is a heel angle as opposed to an 
>> angel--but
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>> who cares?   OBUOY #219  Ken
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>> 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.
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>> There does not seem to be any leaking fuel.
>>
>> Any thoughts?
>>
>> Adam
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