[C38] Fuel tank vent

[Donald Strong]

Thanks Larry: I will try this. Don

On Sat, Jun 18, 2016 at 11:59 AM, Larry Malmberg <larrypi at earthlink.net>
wrote:

> Steve, here is what we did with ours after finding out the vent was
> sucking in water into the fuel tank.  We disconnected the vent and sealed
> the vent access, put a hose in the aft locker with a loop.  Now we do
> depend upon the fuel gage a bit when refueling but, we have topped off the
> tank without any fuel going into the locker.  Hope this helps you.
>
> Larry
> Team Hassle
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: S Orton
> Sent: Jun 18, 2016 10:52 AM
> To: Cat 38
> Subject: [C38] Fuel tank vent
>
> The Cat 38 boat has a very poor diesel fuel tank vent design, with its
> exit located on the transom about 6 inches below the fill point.  The vent
> should never be below the deck fill entrance- the vent could be at least
> same level, but not below, as this is a chance for a diesel spill.  In the
> past I've relied upon my fuel gage, which  has failed.  Does anybody have
> any relocation suggestions?
> Steve Orton, Santa Susanna, #304
>
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