Martxer
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Tried the jiggle siphon, it’s ok for small amounts of fuel but slow going if your putting much in.
I am going to try one of these
Outboard or inboard diesel for a rib?
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I am going to try one of these
penfold
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20 litre cans must be a testicle ache; shirley a pedestrian operated bowser would be better, assuming it could be wheeled onto/off the pontoons?
Alicatt
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We had 4 20l jerry cans that we carried with us on my first dory and the outboard had a 5 gallon tank, each jerry can gave about 30minutes @30kt running with a little in reserve
Was always a pain to fill up as the harbour, Staxigeo, where I kept the boat was a few miles out the town to the North East and the petrol stations were in the other direction.
Depending on wind direction I sometimes used Wick Harbour to escape the rollers coming up the beach at Staxigeo, made hauling petrol easier and as we had a hut on the quay side a short walk to haul our gear to the boat and back. The harbour dues were £30/year at Staxigeo and £90/year at Wick.
Martxer
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Your right 20litre cans are a pain. We have petrol available where we are but it’s 1.60 a litre so taking 40 litre every time we are down to try and keep it topped up . I worked out 100 litres covers the cost of the Jerry can, I will still fill up with fuel from the marina for the convenience just not as often.
Hot Property
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Or this even, better value. I've used one for years to top up the 210 litre tank on my boat......
Laser Jiggle Siphon Hose 20mm x 1.75m
