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LogoFreak

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New fuel tank
« on: April 22, 2023, 07:21:18 AM »

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.
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Antoni - Vancouver BC
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Re: New fuel tank
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2023, 10:17:04 AM »

Planning a trip to Australia?
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Re: New fuel tank
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2023, 11:50:41 AM »

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.
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Antoni - Vancouver BC
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Re: New fuel tank
« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2023, 12:36:16 PM »

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.
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Alex - Seattle, WA
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Re: New fuel tank
« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2023, 09:07:22 PM »

LOGO, what will be your projected capacity ?
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Re: New fuel tank
« Reply #5 on: April 25, 2023, 10:16:53 AM »

Around 55 gallons
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Antoni - Vancouver BC
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Re: New fuel tank
« Reply #6 on: April 25, 2023, 12:37:31 PM »

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
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Re: New fuel tank
« Reply #7 on: April 25, 2023, 03:23:27 PM »

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.
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Re: New fuel tank
« Reply #8 on: April 25, 2023, 04:34:31 PM »

Good idea. But unless Logo puts in some sort of access port (Beckson port or hatch), everything will be behind the aft bulkhead.
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Re: New fuel tank
« Reply #9 on: April 25, 2023, 08:13:06 PM »

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. 
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Re: New fuel tank
« Reply #10 on: April 25, 2023, 10:03:41 PM »

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.
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Antoni - Vancouver BC
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