[Rhodes22-list] Securing Fuel Tank/Battery

[Rick]

Michael,

Drilling into the hull causes a lot of water to collect in the bilge.

My fuel tank has the handle on top, so I tie it with a bungee cord to an eye
bolt that goes through the lazzarette bulkhead.

Rick

On Mon, Aug 17, 2009 at 11:47 PM, MichaelT <mticse at gmail.com> wrote:

>
> Any ideas on how to secure the fuel tank?
> There's been times when the tank would slide towards the center when
> heeling.
> Also, when I got the Rhodes in 2007, I had to install a battery which is
> presently just in a plastic housing and not secured underneath the forward
> berth. Can I safely drill into the hull placing wood pieces around the
> battery?
>
> Michael
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