New fuel tank

[LogoFreak]

The work on the new fuel tank has started. Moved it to where the aft water tank used to live and making it to use as much of the volume available in that area.

[mark_53]

Planning a trip to Australia?

[LogoFreak]

LOL, no but I am planning a trip around Vancouver Island and there's plenty of motoring that is needed. Also in the long term plan are to sail to Mexico so the extra capacity is definitely a nice upgrade. Moving the fuel tank to the centre line will also help with the boat not having a port side list that annoys the crap out of me.

[waughoo]

In the PNW, there are VERY few long straight runs to sail.  Also, being so far north, the tidal runs cause some FAST currents between the narrow gaps in the many islands.  As Antoni says, a lot of motoring happens up here.

[Gregory M]

LOGO, what will be your projected capacity ?

[LogoFreak]

Around 55 gallons

[Noah]

Logo- things to consider in build if you haven't already.
1. Baffles
2. Clean-out ports
3. Extra pick-up tube (for diesel heater, etc.?)
4. Shutoff valve

[waughoo]

To Noah's point, I saw recently on the Tally Ho build they had a drain at the lowest point (designed in) on the tank to drain away water.  I thought that was pretty slick.

[Noah]

Good idea. But unless Logo puts in some sort of access port (Beckson port or hatch), everything will be behind the aft bulkhead.

[waughoo]

Yes... you're right Noah.  Pretty easy to reach for the few time you need it by lifting the cover under the aft berth and reaching aft.  A small access spot could be made there to get at the valve. 

[LogoFreak]

Thanks Noah! All on the list, as well as a pickup at lowest point very close to bottom for a fuel polishing loop. With 55 gallons of capacity I won't be fueling up often the majority of the time so I want a way to make sure fuel stays clean.

[LogoFreak]

Wow, a year since I last posted 

To say things move slowly is an understatement! Finally got a good test fit done today. Should have it buttoned up within the next couple of weeks, just in time for season start!

[Patches]

Hey Antoni:

We will also be sailing around Vancouver Island this summer.  Leaving August 24 from Bainbridge Island and will be going counter-clockwise.

When I made the trip in 2016, the first fuel after rounding Cape Scott turned out to be at Esperanza on the NE corner of Nootka Island.  We were very happy to learn they had fuel there after we topped up in Port Hardy.  Nothing was available in Winter Harbor or Kyuquot in mid September.  Doubling the factory fuel capacity goes a long way on that coast—and in Mexico too.  Great upgrade.

Patches

[waughoo]

Excellent milestone Antoni!!  I'm excited to hear of the first fill up.

[Ron Hill]

Antoni : If Mexico is anything like the Bahamas - good RO water was 3-4 times the price of diesel!!

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