[Rhodes22-list] Gas Tank storage while under way?

[Bgarrant]

I purchased my Rhodes last year. I also purchased a new Honda 8HP extra-long
shaft outboard. The gas tank was included with the motor. I will be sailing
on the Chesapeake Bay and the Chester River above Kent Island Maryland.

I planned to secure the gas tank under the bench seat when under way, either
Sailing or motoring. And. I planned to store the gas tank in the stern
locker when I am in the slip. When I first used the tank, it was a low
enough profile to secure under the bench. However, my gas tank (permanently)
expanded after being in the sun and will no longer fit under the bench seat.
Is it ok to store it in the stern locker (securely restrained) while under
way or should I keep it secured on the cockpit sole? It definitely gets in
the way while sailing and motoring.

And I realize than Stan thinks I shouldn’t need a motor because I am
supposed to be sailing ... ha ha. I agree but exiting the marina and getting
past the jetty would be very difficult.

Thanks very much.
Bob Garrant
s/v Sail La Vie
2000 Rhodes    
Stevensville, MD



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