Mark26
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I’ve used simple rectangles to draw the main tank, now put a slight v shaped bottom on it with the outlet in the centre of the v
A cruise from Gravesend to Kingston
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Outinthedinghy
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It's a good principle. Does rely on regular maintenance but at the end of the day you can't really argue with it. However I will, in the next post.
Those Dutch people do seem to know a bit about boats.
Those Dutch people do seem to know a bit about boats.
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Outinthedinghy
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I'm not quite sure why the day tank is where you take the fuel from though.
Surely if it works as a drain for water and dirt it's best left for that purpose and it would be better to draw fuel from the main tank.
It definitely makes sense to have a separate "sump" for all the rubbish to go but if it's a small tank and the boat starts moving about a lot then even a small amount of water or dirt is going to form a higher percentage of the suspended particles and compromise the filter.
On the other hand if the sump tank (definitely a good idea) was dedicated for waste removal and you take fuel from the main tank then it should be ok.
Also what does the boat safety say about this ?
Surely if it works as a drain for water and dirt it's best left for that purpose and it would be better to draw fuel from the main tank.
It definitely makes sense to have a separate "sump" for all the rubbish to go but if it's a small tank and the boat starts moving about a lot then even a small amount of water or dirt is going to form a higher percentage of the suspended particles and compromise the filter.
On the other hand if the sump tank (definitely a good idea) was dedicated for waste removal and you take fuel from the main tank then it should be ok.
Also what does the boat safety say about this ?
Mark26
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Boat safety inspection just completed, no problem. Both tanks are steel and welded into the boat with copper (?) fuel pipe.
All I can add is, I’ve never had a problem when going downstream.
I change my fuel filters every year and they are always clean. I do always use a maintenance dose of diesel bug treatment whenever I add fuel and I always fill the tank at the end of the season. I also always carry at least two spare Racor and fine filters on board, but have never had to use them.
Im planning some coastal cruising this year, so I had better find some wood to touch ?
All I can add is, I’ve never had a problem when going downstream.
I change my fuel filters every year and they are always clean. I do always use a maintenance dose of diesel bug treatment whenever I add fuel and I always fill the tank at the end of the season. I also always carry at least two spare Racor and fine filters on board, but have never had to use them.
Im planning some coastal cruising this year, so I had better find some wood to touch ?
Mark26
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I don’t know but I’m guessing - in answer to your “why not take the fuel from the main tank” question, maybe it needs the flow/suction from the day tank to work?
Krishna99
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Do you use any relevant checklists to conduct regular maintenance and boat safety inspections? Also, is it necessary to store the inspection reports for 6 months?
Mark26
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Personally, no.
I know what needs to be checked and don’t need a check list to remind me to do so. Any more than I need a check list to remind me to check the oil, coolant, tyre pressures, lights etc on my car.
I keep the BSS certificates permanently and have many years worth.
I know what needs to be checked and don’t need a check list to remind me to do so. Any more than I need a check list to remind me to check the oil, coolant, tyre pressures, lights etc on my car.
I keep the BSS certificates permanently and have many years worth.