So how do you extend your journey if your fuel tank dosn't have the capacity.
Submitted by iana on Wed, 2013-10-30 15:19
So how do you extend your journey if your fuel tank dosn't have the capacity. Do you have a reserve tank, and a selector valve.
Do you carry jerry cans, how do you safely transfer the fuel?
catchalittle
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I have used old chemical 20lt
I have used old chemical 20lt plastic drums that have been rinsed out usually 4 of those fit nicely out of the way some people get those fuel bladders but have seen a few disasters happen
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dodgy
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I have an 80L stainless
I have an 80L stainless cruise tank that I plumb straight to the fuel separator. As soon as its empty it gets disconnected and strapped to the bowrail.
Have also 'seen' 60l drums used as fuel tanks on long coastal trips. Had a barb fitting welded to a fuel bung that screwed straight into the 60l drum. As soon as the drum was empty it just got unscrewed and sunk to make more room on board. That was the non environmentally friendly option.
What disasters have you seen with the bladders Catchalittle? I was just about to buy a couple of 200l bladders.
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Stevo81
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Yeah I was thinking the
Yeah I was thinking the bladders seemed like a good idea for montes trip or something. Empty it after the trip over then stash out of the way and have your space back. Would be interested to hear why aswell.
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catchalittle
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dodgy I have seen one split
dodgy I have seen one split and next thing there was fuel all over the deck and also in to the cabin and on a overseas trip saw the end relult of a fuel bladder that had leaked lets just say both boat and 4 crew on a very large fibreglass boat were given a viking send off they didnt find anything left of them have heard this a few times
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Swompa
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Couple of Jerry cans gets me
Couple of Jerry cans gets me by.
Paul H
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I have used a couple of
I have used a couple of plastic fuel jerrycans before - as I went out to an island and it was windless I pulled up and did the siphoning on the beach to avoid spills in the boat (weren't any), If it was windy (sand being blown) would have just done it in the boat as the wind would have disapated any fumes. I have an extra portable tank but the empty jerrys were easier to store out of the way - once empty just tied them to the bow rail. used a bit of fuel hose to siphon
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Jason P
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I use a 20L Plastic Jerry can
I use a 20L Plastic Jerry can and transfer using a 3/4" jiggler syphon hose. As 20L is good for an extra 50km on my boat.
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tot
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where
do you get a good quality syphon hose please?
are you talking about the type with a marble or the like in the end?
I bought one and it broke first go.
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Vinesh87
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+1 they suck haha!!!
+1 they suck haha!!!
milsey
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I've had one for years and
I've had one for years and it gets used most weeks and is still going strong, i think they have them at Repco.
Jason P
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Yes, Just got mine from BCF,
Yes, Just got mine from BCF, but go for the 3/4" size one as the fuel hammers a lot faster. (had it for about a year hasn't broken yet)
can also get them at Whitworths https://www.whitworths.com.au/main_itemdetail.asp?cat=135&item=67399
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damo6230
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Same as Jason P
I can get 8 jerry cans in my casting deck
uncle
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I use a yamaha 25 liter plastic tank
have another one as well,sometimes a jerry or 2 for fad trips
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Vinesh87
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I used a 20l black jerry in
I used a 20l black jerry in my old boat. worked well enough. How much extra are you thinking ?
You can use jerries, fuel bladders, poly tanks, plumbed is always going to be the best with no deck space lost but big $$
I have 330l tank now so all good. Next boats looking at 500l for the start !
lame
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2 seperate tanks and lines
have the original 90 litre and have a second 60 litre tank fitted with seperate lines and filter so if you ever run out or get dirty fuel or water have 60 litres ready to go , i just alternate each trip to keep it fresh