[C320-list] Fuel Tank Replacement

[Martin Rosenberg]

That is terrific!!!

On Sun, Apr 26, 2020 at 5:12 PM Jeff Hare <Catalina at thehares.com> wrote:

> Here's a video on these siphons.  It's really this easy and literally no
> reason to be sucking on a hose or bothering with a large funnel.
>
> You don’t have to have it sitting on the stern rail seat to get it started
> because the fuel level in a full 5gal can is above the filler hole.  If you
> want to drain the whole can, you can lift it up a bit once the can is
> nearly empty and doesn't weigh anything.  May need to tilt it to get the
> last bit out.
>
> https://youtu.be/iqQmuv1y6BM
>
> Video shows the valve on the end of the hose.  It really needs to be
> inline about 8" from the end, so moved the valve to an inline position.
> Now I have a short length of hose after the shutoff that goes down into the
> fuel filler so it won't splash.  The shutoff can be useful to prevent
> overfill.
>
> Given all the nonsense regulations they put on fuel can spouts these days,
> this is a good option, especially for those who haven't modified them to
> bypass those ridiculous safety spouts.
>
> -Jeff
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of
> Pat Tormey
> Sent: Friday, April 24, 2020 2:25 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
>
> 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
>
>