[Rhodes22-list] Boat Stuff

[Mark Kaynor]

Michael,

I'd advise against drawing right from the bottom of the tank. Water,
bacteria, other crap all live in diesel tanks and end up on the bottom. I'd
still install a line that goes to the bottom, but reserve it for periodic
cleaning, not fuel delivery.

If you've got the space, install a second fuel filter you can switch to when
one gets clogged. You'll notice a gradual loss of power / RPMs as the filter
clogs, giving you enough time to switch to the other, clean filter. Then you
can change out the dirty one at your choice of time/ location rather than in
the middle of a seaway.

Use biocide in your tank.

Mark Kaynor

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Michael,
Just have one tank with a valve for main and reserve. Two hoses off valve
picking up fuel from different levels in tank. Reserve going all the way to
the
bottom.

Rummy
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