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

[Stephen Staum]

I keep 2 - 6 gallon tanks under the cockpit seats.  It is a little tight
getting them in and out but the forward tank has a longer hose so I do not
have to move them to use either tank.  They only come out from under the
seat to be refilled.

I would NEVER keep a gas tank in an enclosed space on a boat.  Way TOO
DANGEROUS.

Stephen Staum
s/v Carol Lee 2
Needham, MA


*Stephen Staum*

*Pariser Industries, Inc.*

On Thu, Mar 15, 2018 at 11:56 AM, Bgarrant <Bgarrant at gmail.com> 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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