[C320-list] Perkins M30 performance

[P.F. Ross]

Bob, yes I also have a hard time telling when my tank is full, and how else
can you get a good fuel economy calculation when you can't refill your tank
to a known level?

Davis Instruments used to make a thing called a DAV-376 No Spill Fuel
Recovery System but they seem to be out of production.

A guy on this forum made his own that looks feasible:

https://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/689348-avoiding-spills-fuel-dock.html

It is on my list to make one myself.  In the meantime I just don't come
close to filling my tank

Frank Ross
Beta Wave #206
Naples, FL

On Wed, May 10, 2023 at 1:55 PM Bob Borelli via C320-list <
c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:

> Thank you Jack,
> I have looking at the Scepter at Home Depot.
> Better nozzle then my current can.
>
> I have a hard time determining when the tank is full.
> When adding fuel,  I add slowly, listen for a sound from the vent which I
> never hear at all.
> I have a bottle taped to the fuel vent with pig blankets to catch any
> overflow.
> I do not like this method to determine the tank is full.
> Any suggestions?  Other then estimate more than 5 gallons used by engine
> hours to ensure tank will accept 5 gallons.
> I fill the tank to its limit, minimize overflow, for winter storage.
> Thanks again,
> Bob
>
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> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of
> Jack Brennan via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 1:37 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Cc: Jack Brennan <jackbrennan333 at outlook.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Perkins M30 performance
>
> Hi Bob:
>
> Mine are Scepter from Home Depot, but I'm pretty sure they are all the EPA
> mandated can.
>
> The nozzle is a little tricky for some at the start, but it's easy after
> you get the hang of it.
>
> Jack Brennan
>
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> -------- Original message --------
> From: Bob Borelli via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
> Date: 5/10/23 1:32 PM (GMT-05:00)
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Cc: Bob Borelli <cassattc22 at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Perkins M30 performance
>
> Jack,
> I've been thinking there must be a better way to fill diesel from my 5
> gallon can into the baja filter funnel / tank then pouring direct or using
> a shaker siphon.
> Your comment about 'new style jerry jugs' set me to search.
> The SURECAN Diesel Fuel 5 gallon with flexible fill nozzle looks ideal!
> Is this the can your referring to setting it on the stern seat to easy
> pour into the funnel?
> If so I will right away.
> Amazon Prime:  SureCan 5 Gallon Type-II Safety Diesel Container has a
> Flexible Rotating Spout, Self-Venting, Safety Fill Cap, Total Flow Control,
> Spill-Free, 5-Gallon Diesel Can, Yellow
> Thank you,
> Bob Borelli   1995 C320 no. 208     Sassafras River, MD
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> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> on behalf of
> Jack Brennan via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 11:58 AM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Cc: Jack Brennan <jackbrennan333 at outlook.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Perkins M30 performance
>
> With the new style Jerry jugs, you can set it on the stern seat and easily
> pour it into a funnel or Baja filter without spilling a drop.
>
> Cruising in western Florida, I usually carry three or four jugs because
> fuel docks often are in inconvenient places.
>
> By filtering your diesel, you also eliminate the risk of getting water in
> your tank.
>
> Jack Brennan
> Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
> Tierra Verde, Fl.
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> Sent via the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone
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> -------- Original message --------
> From: mmellon via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
> Date: 5/10/23 11:38 AM (GMT-05:00)
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com, nibj via C320-list <
> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
> Cc: mmellon <mmellon at cruzio.com>, nibj <nibj at mac.com>
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Perkins M30 performance
>
> My estimate: At 5 knots, 150 miles is a 30 hrs passage. At 0.7 to 0.8
> gal/hr, that is 21 to 24 gal consumption, more than the 20 gal fuel tank on
> most 320s. And 5 knots average assumes pretty smooth water. Bring 10 gal
> extra minimum and an active BoatUS towing membership and a working VHF or
> cellphone.Mike Mellon LaVida 324 1995Sent from my Galaxy
> -------- Original message --------From: Dell Kronewitter via C320-list <
> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> Date: 5/10/23  7:28 AM  (GMT-08:00) To:
> C320-List at Catalina320.com, nibj via C320-list <
> c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> Cc: Dell Kronewitter <dell at ieee.org>,
> nibj <nibj at mac.com> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Perkins M30 performance I
> recommend you bring some jerry jugs.  You should make it, but you are
> getting close to the limit.  Dell Kronewitter#392 Checkmatey     On Tue,
> May 9, 2023 at 5:54 PM, nibj via C320-list<c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
> wrote:   I am planning a short 150mile passage on our 1995 c320 which has a
> Perkins M30.  Can someone tell me an estimate of the gallons-per-hour that
> we can expect?  We need to make sure we have enough diesel.ThanksPeter #226
>