T&T: Fuel manifolds

[Robin Brueckner]

Wayne posted how his saddle tanks equalize in an Albin....that sounds like how
Marine Traders would be as well based on what I have seen.

Mike posted one concern: should a list develop, the flow of fuel between side
tanks could make it worse. Perhaps lead to a spill from vents. valid point.

I have always been concerned about drawing fuel from multiple tanks
simultaneously  because glop or water  in either means both engines are at
risk, a fuel line or tank leak means that possibly both engines would be
subject to drawing in air, and a tank leak would potentially drain both fuel
tanks. If a return line from one engine develops a leak...then you potentially
lose all fuel into the bilge.

Not the end of the world, but WHY incur what seems like additional risk?
What's the advantage of drawing from multiple tanks: You avoid having to
equalize trim; I guess there is less chance of running out of fuel; and
simultaneous use also minimizes the risk of fuel returning to the wrong tank
and overflowing. But these can be avoided by the diligent captain.

I have never been able to list enough "pros" to offset the "cons" I see... Am
I missing something??
Rob Brueckner
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