When I bought my boat back in 2000, it came with two 5 ga jerry cans that are the perfect shape to fit in the port cockpit locker, plus a smaller 2.1 ga can. Now they are showing their age, and since I just installed a brand-new fuel tank, I wanted to replace them, too. Unfortunately, I have not been able to find any cans just like the old ones. After a bit of searching, I found these on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002B7RP62
From the picture, they looked to be the same ones I have, so I ordered them. Yesterday when they arrived, I tried them for fit, and they are just about 0.5" too tall and long. I could make do, but I know it will be a pain, as they won't go in straight like the old ones. (Not to mention that silly spout, but I can live with that.)
Does anyone know the cans I'm talking about, and where to find them? The brand of the old ones is Blitz, but I could not find the equivalent online.
fulvio : I've found that the selection of diesel jugs (yellow) is very very limited - especially in size!!!
Happy Hunting in your quest for one of a certain size. I wanted to find a new 2.5gal diesel jug, only to find that I have the "last known living one in captivity". All kinds of 5 gal, but no 2.5 gal!! Good luck
fulvio, glad to hear you're still around.
The "other" issue with the new cans is that they (may) have the California CARB (air relief ? board) tops. These things were designed by some lame brained graduate students, with the intent to reduce spills. They DON'T, they make it a lot WORSE. They trap fuel, make it almost impossible to pour or transfer fuel and leak like sieves. I still have a 3 gallon OLD gas container and use that.
If I had an old one, unless it was leaking, I'd keep it.
I usualy agree with Stu, but I think that the "new" fuel jugs were designed by lawyers and politicians, people that would never be seen using a gas can. Best place to buy, yard sales.
Jim
Also check out Home Depot. I got some of the old style there a year ago. Dont know if they still have them.
Can't help you with the jerry cans but I would not worry about pouring from one if you just get one of these. Best $10 I ever spent
http://www.amazon.com/Triple-Seven-Safety-Siphon-Priming/dp/B000BG1X54
The Safety Siphon is the way to go if you are using 5 gal cans. Don't even get diesel fuel breath using it.
Ralph
Those siphons are awesome- I used to use one to fill the wing tank on my first Ultralight.
Thank you all, I guess I'll keep my old cans.
Since I got a very simple siphon hose from West Marine 10 years ago, I never had to worry about pouring, either.