I store my gas in my dingy on the bow. I have a diesel boat so I don't
like any gas in a location where fumes can get in the engine room.
Another possibility is get a quality can and just lash it to the
lifelines or stantion rails. Any fumes etc are in the open air. Just
make sure you make negative pressure by squeezing in the sides before
putting the cap on (Unless the tank has a vent system) The hot sun will
pressurize it for you.



Shortwave Sportfishing wrote:
On Sun, 30 Oct 2005 19:34:26 GMT, Don White
wrote:


Jim wrote:

Maybe you should try a better can. I store my extra outboard fuel in my
lazarette. No fuel oder


- so I open the hatches to ventilate.


I want to get the gas off the boat when its not in use. I thought
perhaps putting in inside a ventilated dock box might be suitable. I'm
finding conflicting advice around the net about whether this is a good
idea.

On the one hand, everyone advises that gasoline should be stored in a
ventilated place. On the other hand, some say it should be a in an
approved flammable liquids storage locker.

Does anyone do this? Is it safe?
Thanks


I bought a new plastic fuel can with gas guage last year. I left it in
my driveway in the sun while almost full, and gas seeped out...now I get
the fumes even when in the shade. Wonder if I blew the gasket where the
fittings attach?


Certainly possible.