[Rhodes22-list] Gas Tank storage while under way?

[Mary Lou Troy]

We had 2 three gallon tanks on Fretless (with a quick connect fitting so 
we could switch from one to the other easily). They were different 
brands and for one or them, we had to take the gas cap off to slide it 
under (and then put the cap back on once it was in position.) For both 
of them, there was more clearance under the bench seats forward so we 
would put them in around the middle of the cockpit and then slide them 
back into position. They stayed in place that way and we never had a 
bracket or anything else to secure them.

I would not store a gas tank in the lazarette even at the dock. There is 
a reason power boats have blowers in the bilge.

Make sure you flush the engine with freshwater after every use. Our 
original Honda died from salt water corrosion. We kept the boat in a 
slip and could not flush the motor easily and didn't really know any 
better. It was an expensive lesson. I believe the newer Hondas have a 
flushing port that is easier to reach.

You are sailing in our home waters. Lots of great places to anchor our 
within a few hours. Enjoy!

Mary Lou

ex Rhodes 22

now Rosborough RF-246  Tara


On 3/15/2018 11:56 AM, Bgarrant wrote:
> I purchased my Rhodes last year. I also purchased a new Honda 8HP extra-long
> shaft outboard. The gas tank was included with the motor. I will be sailing
> on the Chesapeake Bay and the Chester River above Kent Island Maryland.
>
> I planned to secure the gas tank under the bench seat when under way, either
> Sailing or motoring. And. I planned to store the gas tank in the stern
> locker when I am in the slip. When I first used the tank, it was a low
> enough profile to secure under the bench. However, my gas tank (permanently)
> expanded after being in the sun and will no longer fit under the bench seat.
> Is it ok to store it in the stern locker (securely restrained) while under
> way or should I keep it secured on the cockpit sole? It definitely gets in
> the way while sailing and motoring.
>
> And I realize than Stan thinks I shouldn’t need a motor because I am
> supposed to be sailing ... ha ha. I agree but exiting the marina and getting
> past the jetty would be very difficult.
>
> Thanks very much.
> Bob Garrant
> s/v Sail La Vie
> 2000 Rhodes
> Stevensville, MD
>
>
>
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