T&T: Fw: Fuel Tank Woes

[Larry N. Brown]

> Everything so far sounds right to me. You have taken on water somewhere.
> Perhaps the fuel fill O-ring on the deck are missing? The problem with 
> slow fuel
> filling and odd levels, I have had on a boat before. It seams that, on one 
> of
> my previous boats, the tanks were made with no openings for air and fuel 
> to
> move between the baffles in the tops of the tanks. This caused a large air 
> pocket
> in the rear of the tank even though the front was full. The tank had to be
> removed and re made. BIG problem for me. I hope it is not the same for 
> you, but
> keep it in mind. By taping the sides of the tanks you can "sound" if this 
> is
> your case. Mine was gas and gave no easy cure. But Diesel might allow you 
> to
> put in an air manifold on the top of the tank connecting blocked sections. 
> Let
> me know how you make out, Smooth Sailing. Jc
>
>
> Captain James Clausen
> Orlando Fl

This post gives me two ideas. (1) Since your tanks are new, the manufacturer 
should be able to give you the internal structure which might include 
baffles. (1) Seabuilt makes a retro-fittable access hatch that would allow 
you to examine the interior of the tank. Here: 
http://www.seabuilt.com/index.php

Regards,

Larry and Teri
M/V Cigano, 47' Prairie Sundeck Cruiser
Lying: 64 Cypress Road
          Covington, LA