[C320-list] Fuel Tank Replacement

[Pat Tormey]

> I can’t imagine what an experienced seaman would be doing refuelling in 4foot seas

I’m not sure I’d deliberately refuel in 4” seas but IF I had to I’d definitely need the shaker siphon.

When I sail Newport to Solomon MD I have 4 5 gal jerry cans on deck and full tank. I always use the one over the fuel filer first and rotate the next one into place.  I top off everything each refueling.

It gives me the freedom to decide when to refuel without having to plan stops just for fuel. There is a long run between Sandy Hook NJ and Cape May with no place to refuel except Atlantic City. (Anybody know anything on the Jersey coast?)

Of course, I don’t motor the whole way so many times it’s just a precaution, but when I’ve promised the crew a great meal in a favorite town I don’t wanna stop short.


Pat

Pat Tormey 
s/v Blue Skies

From: John morrison
Sent: Friday, April 24, 2020 12:11 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fuel Tank Replacement

I can’t imagine what an experienced seaman would be doing refuelling in 4foot seas, unless in the middle of the Atlantic. The 24gal