The previous owner of my Ranger 22 sailboat was storing the outboard's
plastic fuel tank inside the boat in the quarter berth (there are no
lazarettes). There are definitely gasoline vapors in the boat when I
open it up each weekend - 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

Anthony wrote:
The previous owner of my Ranger 22 sailboat was storing the outboard's
plastic fuel tank inside the boat in the quarter berth (there are no
lazarettes). There are definitely gasoline vapors in the boat when I
open it up each weekend - 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


There's a high probability that your marina prohibits the storage of
portable gas tanks in dock boxes. Some smoker strolling down the dock
might create some serious chaos if enough gasoline vapor collected
inside the dock box and was pouring out the vent just as he happened to
walk by and flick his BIC. Can you put it in your car and take it home
with you? Do you have someplace around your house where you can safely
and logically store gasoline for lawn equipment, BBQ lighter, etc?

The other possibility would be to find an adequately ventilated space
aboard the board but outside the main cabin where the gas tank sould be
stowed. However, that sounds tough to do on your particular vessel.

I don't know where the gas _should_ be stored, but I'm sure it should not be
stored there! The designers of the boat must have made some spot that
ventilates _overboard_, or else you're not supposed to be powered.

Also, if the tank "smells" then isn't it leaking? Sounds old and ready for
replacement. Mine is completely odourless when closed, although that's not a
feed tank, just a storage tank.

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Charles T. Low
www.boatdocking.com

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"Anthony" wrote in message
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The previous owner of my Ranger 22 sailboat was storing the outboard's
plastic fuel tank inside the boat in the quarter berth (there are no
lazarettes). There are definitely gasoline vapors in the boat when I
open it up each weekend - 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

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

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?

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.