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jhemp3
#1 Posted : Monday, August 29, 2011 4:47:25 PM(UTC)
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Does anyone have experience with adding additional gasoline tanks to a 32' FBS? Or thoughts on the idea? I understand we could lose a fuel stop on the lower Tombigbee Waterway making the trip a little more challenging.
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#2 Posted : Tuesday, August 30, 2011 5:10:07 AM(UTC)
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#3 Posted : Tuesday, August 30, 2011 6:57:36 AM(UTC)
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I know that they should not be loose fuel tanks and vented and plumbed seperately from your main tanks.

What I read said that tapping into a below decks fuel tank for say an auxillary engine was a no-no.

With diesel there was no problems because the fumes are not explosive like gasoline.
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#4 Posted : Tuesday, August 30, 2011 12:41:25 PM(UTC)
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I have some 'thoughts'. I have a pair of long, thin tanks that I 'thought' I would install either side of the engines, to hold another 60 gal of diesel. But I 'thought' wrong, I cannot figure out how to get them in there without either removing the engines or cutting out some floor supports. So, I am keeping air in them, in a garage, until I figure it out. Meanwhile, I am considering adding some diesel tankage under the galley sole, using a flexible tank. Both projects are 'way down the list, however....

My big problem is that the cockpit sole is all one piece, and does not come up in sections. Don't do this. Make sure that your whole cockpit sole can be removed for working underneath. Meanwhile, whenever I need access to something, I add another little round plastic hatch. My cockpit is starting to look like a lily pond.


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#5 Posted : Tuesday, August 30, 2011 7:51:02 PM(UTC)
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All these are good options. The flexible tanks are my wish but would like to come up with a more inexpensive solution. Installation below decks also complicates the issue. The narrow shelf forward of the engines, where batteries are normally kept, would make a suitable for place for one of those long narrow tanks, just (like Doug) can't figure how to get it installed. Maybe 6 gallon cans on the bow are the least expensive option for occasional longer trips.
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#6 Posted : Tuesday, August 30, 2011 9:00:19 PM(UTC)
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If you install a long narrow tank, do not put it athwartships. When it is half full, the fuel will follow the list, making the boat lean more. It will drive you nuts trying to keep the tabs adjusted. Better to mount a long tank fore-and-aft.

I think that if I had a proper hatch in the cockpit, I would be able to slide a skinny tank in and push it forward into position. But as I just pointed out, I have no hatch in my cockpit at all. The previous owner wanted it to be really, really, really watertight.

I don't know if you can use flexible tanks for gas, but it would take extra care, given the nature of gasoline.


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#7 Posted : Wednesday, August 31, 2011 6:25:48 AM(UTC)
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Well put!

After years of living with the traditional Marinette Port List, I've decided to do something about it. I'm contemplating building a box for ballast that will be located on the battery shelf, far to starboard as possible. The box will be pre-fabricated, then broken down to be re-assembled in place (the only way it can be done). After lining it with plastic and heavy cloth, I'll chute in several bags of sand. Finally, a lid will be installed to prevent spills.

Other than the fact that I'm obviously nuts, what do you think?


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#8 Posted : Wednesday, August 31, 2011 7:59:03 AM(UTC)
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I have a starboard list...but then that's the side of my helm and I have to go on a diet.
What side is your helm on Jeff?
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