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

[Bob Garrant]

On Thu, Mar 15, 2018 at 6:13 PM Mary Lou Troy <mtroy at atlanticbb.net> wrote:

> 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
> Thanks for the advice about this Mary. I appreciate it very much. Your
> Rosborough looks like a fun boat.

Bob

>
>
> 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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