[C320-list] Fuel

[Dprudden]

For the second time in two years, while under power, the engine died with about a half tank of fuel. Apparently, air got into the fuel line, as bleeding the air out got her going again. Anyone else have this problem?

I know some have said they never run with less than half a tank of fuel. That effectively leaves the boat with at most 9.5 gallons of fuel before refueling. For most coastal cruising, that's fine-they are sailboats, after all. But that does restrict some trips-can't risk having to power too long. Any thoughts?

David Prudden
#787

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