2018-03-15; 11:56:01 EDT
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2018-01-28
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I purchased my Rhodes last year. I also purchased a new Honda 8HP extra-long shaft outboard. The gas tank was included with the motor. I will be sailing on the Chesapeake Bay and the Chester River above Kent Island Maryland. I planned to secure the gas tank under the bench seat when under way, either Sailing or motoring. And. I planned to store the gas tank in the stern locker when I am in the slip. When I first used the tank, it was a low enough profile to secure under the bench. However, my gas tank (permanently) expanded after being in the sun and will no longer fit under the bench seat. Is it ok to store it in the stern locker (securely restrained) while under way or should I keep it secured on the cockpit sole? It definitely gets in the way while sailing and motoring. And I realize than Stan thinks I shouldn’t need a motor because I am supposed to be sailing ... ha ha. I agree but exiting the marina and getting past the jetty would be very difficult. Thanks very much. Bob Garrant s/v Sail La Vie 2000 Rhodes Stevensville, MD -- Sent from: http://rhodes-22.1065344.n5.nabble.com/See the original archive post