Fuel tank

[Killick69]

In the past I have placed the 12 litre red plastic petrol tank for my trusted 2 stroke outboard on the cockpit seat whist motoring. It would be nice (real nice) to have the tank out of the way and I am thinking of cutting a hole in the side of the cockpit locker (for fuel hose) and leaving the tank in the locker when using the outboard. Has anyone done this? or where do you place tank when motoring? Is there any issues with fumes building up in the locker?
I believe some people have the petrol tank in the cockpit (under steps). If one checks by smelling in locker before and after opening the vent on the tank I assume it will be OK. I have been storing the tank in the locker for some months now. Let me know what you think.

[Miker]

Killick, my 30 litre outboard tank is in the port side locker. It sits just under the lid on what would usually be a quarter berth, but is actually storage for fuel, mooring lines and an owl..... that doesn't get used.....

My outboard is 4 stroke, and sits on a bracket over the stern, so I have a longer fuel hose and there is a small cut out in the bottom of the recess for the hose to sit and not get squashed by the lid. There is very little fuel odour if you close the tank vent and have a cabin vent open permanently.

Works for me.

Michael

[SeaLady]

My outboard tank is in the same position. Port side locker.

Works well.

I have the in line pump inside and the hose coming through a hold with a grommet that hold it firmly and is water tight.

[Killick69]

Thanx for replies. I will go ahead and drill hole in side of cockpit locker.

[Tales]

Before you do, might pay to check the regulations regarding ventilation and fuel spillage in boats.

If it does go bang one day - and you survive - you might not be able to claim on the insurance.

Cheers,

Tom