refueling at sea ????

[Bikini Blues]

1967 Chris Craft Cavalier. Two 30 gallon fuel tanks with twin 350's. We burn some fuel. My question ... the fill caps are designed to fill from dockside. Filling with 5 gallon jugs at sea will require leaning overboard. I know there are flexible lines and I also know that invariably some spill happens. My only experience refueling on the water was as a fishing guide in Alaska ... we had outboard jets and never carried 5 gallon jugs. Any suggestions or info would be greatly appreciated.

[NoShoes]

I use 5 gallon plastic jerry cans, with 1 inch clear rubber tubing 4 feet long..gravity feel siphon style I always keep spill pad close. I used to use a hand pump bailer and a clear rubber hose.

[roverhi]

Use a shake syphon device and 5 gallon Gerry Jugs. Easy to do at sea and no spillage. FloTool Shaker Siphon — 6Ft. Tube, 3.5 GPM, Model# 10801 | Barrel Hand Pumps| Northern Tool + Equipment

[RTB]

We've been using one of these for two years. Works great, but a little slow...

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...but since the jury jugs tend to get crud in them over time, I fill through a filter funnel, which won't flow very fast either.

Ralph

[Bikini Blues]

Originally Posted by NoShoes

I use 5 gallon plastic jerry cans, with 1 inch clear rubber tubing 4 feet long..gravity feel siphon style I always keep spill pad close. I used to use a hand pump bailer and a clear rubber hose.

That's a great idea. I've used clear tubing on HVAC drain lines so you can see whats happening plus it's more flexible. That means I could lift the jug on deck to the appropriate height and use what I call a squeeze bulb to get it started.

What about static? Is that a concern? I know how to extinguish a tank fire but I don't know the method of prevention at sea?

[ranger58sb]

1) is it feasible to add larger built-in tanks?


2) Seems to me one of the portable gas caddies, with it's own built-in hose and nozzle might be easy.


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[The Garbone]

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[Orion Jim]

Originally Posted by The Garbone

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This is the best advice. We call them "jiggle" siphon's. Leave your fuel can in the cockpit and let the siphon do the work. I've done it in the Gulf Stream.

[roland stockham]

This is what I use for diesel
Rule iL500 Plus Portable Pump Kit

<li class="layout">Flow Rate: 500 GPH, 14 PSI Max., Port Size: 3/4"
<li class="layout">Nominal Voltage: 12 Volt DC, Max. Current Draw: 6 Amps
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If it is a gas engine not sure if you can use it but it is very safe and quick

[kdarling]

I use clear tubes with a prime bulb to get it flowing. I always have absorption towels ready just in case.

[scuba0_1]

1 long hose
1 short hose a hand towel or a wipe up cloth

Put both tubes in can.
Put long tube in tank
Wrap opening around 2 tubes with cloth.
Blow gently in short tube (this tube only need to be barely in container
It will start siphon and fill tank.
Easy to do in rough seas and it's free. Except for tubing. No mess

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[Terra Nova]

Originally Posted by Bikini Blues

1967 Chris Craft Cavalier. Two 30 gallon fuel tanks...

Are you quite sure it has only 60 gallon fuel capacity? That seems so very low for a 33' boat. Or has someone replaced the original tanks with smaller ones? If this is the case, I suggest replacing the tanks with higher capacity.

[Bikini Blues]

[QUOTE=Terra Nova;1744636]Are you quite sure it has only 60 gallon fuel capacity? That seems so very low for a 33' boat. Or has someone replaced the original tanks with smaller ones? If this is the case, I suggest replacing the tanks with higher capacity.[/QUOTE


Your exactly right. The 350's are not original. They used to be 327's. The boat spent her first 20 years in the Great Lakes and was donated to a childrens leukemia fund where it was auctioned to a Nascar driver. Who in turn had her refitted for salt water. She was again sold just prior to Katrina which she obviously survived in a hurricane hole north of Gulfport. There was some confusion on tank size. Initially we were told 60 gallons. Now just this morning I get the news we actually have twin 75 gallon tanks. Which certainly explains why she was able to travel the distances. Know that I am a novice with boating. I waited until I retired to buy my first boat. I have a lot to learn. Fortunately I have a new son in law that has spent his entire life on the water.

[Suijin]

Originally Posted by scuba0_1

1 long hose
1 short hose a hand towel or a wipe up cloth

Put both tubes in can.
Put long tube in tank
Wrap opening around 2 tubes with cloth.
Blow gently in short tube (this tube only need to be barely in container
It will start siphon and fill tank.
Easy to do in rough seas and it's free. Except for tubing. No mess

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In a pinch you can even do without the short hose. Just wrap the rag around the tube coming out of the jerry can, put your mouth to the edge, and blow into the can. It takes shockingly little pressure to get the fuel flowing.

[socaldmax]

Never suck on a fuel hose. With a siphon pump bulb and all of the hose for $5.99, why bother with a slow shaker? Just squeeze the priming bulb a few times.

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