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

[Bob Garrant]

Thanks Chris
I agree about the safety part so I'll give that a try and see if it fits
that way.
Bob

On Mar 15, 2018 11:59 AM, "Chris Cowie" <ccowie at cowieassociates.com> wrote:

> 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
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> [ccowie at cowieassociates.com]
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> 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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