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

[Chris Cowie]

I think it is safer to keep the gas tank in the cockpit.  My tank is secure with a bracket that GB provided.  The 5 gallon tank fits under the bench however I need to remove the gas cap to slide it in and out.

Christopher P. Cowie    

700 N Fairfax Street
Suite 304
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
703.717.9103 ex.204 ● 202.270.1470 mobile
[ccowie at cowieassociates.com]



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From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of Bgarrant
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2018 11:56 AM
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Gas Tank storage while under way?

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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