GL: Tape on fuel vent/ Winter storage question/ Fuel

[Charles and Pat Culotta]

>   We place a single layer of blue masking tape over the opening in the
> fuel tank vent. The tape
> prevents the air from exchanging with the outside on a regular basis
> and thus keeps moisture out also.
>   I saw a comment recently in a national boating magazine that
> specifically said to not plug up the vents as it could cause your tanks
> to expand and burst on a hot day.

> Bill Russell

Bill,
 Right on. Think about how little pressure it would take to push out a layer 
of masking tape.!!!!! If no more than that will rupture your fuel tank then 
one has a lot more problem than  a little damp air in the tank!!!

I do not empty the tanks but do what you do , just run down the amt. Right 
now there is abt 175 gal or so in the tanks (with a 510 capacity).

Note that I do put a full dose of biocide in at haul out so that the fuel 
that is in the tank is well treated over the winter.

Note 2

I am not suggesting that what I do  is the right way or that anyone do this. 
It is merely what I do and it has worked for me. As always YMMV!!!!!!

Note 3 Bill's method and mine differ!!!!!!!!

CCC
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