JeremyF
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Where should the canister for outboard fuel be kept on board? Is a standard locker OK, or is it better to leave it in the cockpit under the helmsman's seat
Jeremy Flynn
Jeremy Flynn
Storing outboard fuel
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ccscott49
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I keep mine in the gas bottle locker, its big enough.
JohnR
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The MCA recomendation is in a position where it can be ditched quickly and in a locker which drains overboard.
ToMo
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If you put it under the seat, I just hope that none of your helms' smoke!
mica
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Code of Practice for charter boats, state that it should not be stowed below deck.
We keep ours in the bathing platform locker. Easy to reach when filling the outboard.
Regards
MICA
We keep ours in the bathing platform locker. Easy to reach when filling the outboard.
Regards
MICA
LadyInBed
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It depends what lockers you have. My preference is to keep it as far away as pos.
I have an anchor locker and a chain locker. As the anchor stays on the bow roler it leaves the locker free for anchor buoy, chain snubber and 2 stroke fuel. Its tied down and there is nothing in the locker that could puncture the plastic can.
I have an anchor locker and a chain locker. As the anchor stays on the bow roler it leaves the locker free for anchor buoy, chain snubber and 2 stroke fuel. Its tied down and there is nothing in the locker that could puncture the plastic can.
JeremyF
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Anchor locker is a great idea for the Westerly Ocenquest I'm looking at. I dont think there is room in the gas locker, and I wouldnt want to store it in the huge cockpit locker which has a hatch to the engine bay at its base. The only issue is that the anchor locker in accessed only through a hatch in the forecabin, but at least there are 2 drain holes within.
Only trouble now will be to remember that there's a can down there when dropping the hook
Jeremy Flynn
Only trouble now will be to remember that there's a can down there when dropping the hook
Jeremy Flynn
vyv_cox
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No disrespect intended, but is this another case of trying to find something to worry about?
Petrol in cans, in every field of human activity, is a topic of enormous abuse. People store petrol in their car boots, their sheds, their kitchens, their toilets, and probably their bedrooms. Despite the use of almost every conceivable inappropriate storage container, accidents are very rare indeed. The correct receptacle is available for sale in almost every car parts shop, large garage, Halfords, etc., etc., in the UK and most of Europe. These undergo strict test criteria and are highly resistant to abuse. Put your fuel in one of them, screw down the lid, check that it doesn't leak, and store it wherever you like.
Petrol in cans, in every field of human activity, is a topic of enormous abuse. People store petrol in their car boots, their sheds, their kitchens, their toilets, and probably their bedrooms. Despite the use of almost every conceivable inappropriate storage container, accidents are very rare indeed. The correct receptacle is available for sale in almost every car parts shop, large garage, Halfords, etc., etc., in the UK and most of Europe. These undergo strict test criteria and are highly resistant to abuse. Put your fuel in one of them, screw down the lid, check that it doesn't leak, and store it wherever you like.
ccscott49
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Most cans are built to exacting standards, but not for use on boats! Avoid the metal ones!
vyv_cox
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I don't disagree. Plastic fuel bottles are very robust. Try banging a nail into an old one - it's remarkably difficult.
chippie
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I agree, but chafe can be a problem if not stowed properly. I lash mine to the pushpit where I can see how it is doing.
