I have a 1977 M17. No wet locker. Where do I safely store/use my external gasoline tank for my OB? Bill Ruth
aft end of cockpit floor. also, unless specifically modified, the 'new deck' M17s (with the aft locker and no outboard cutout in the transom) are not safe for storing a fuel container as they are open to the cabin. -- :: Dave Scobie :: former M15 owner - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com On Tue, Sep 22, 2015 at 4:53 PM, Bill Ruth <Bill_Ruth@whidbey.com> wrote:
I have a 1977 M17. No wet locker.
Where do I safely store/use my external gasoline tank for my OB?
Bill Ruth
Thank you for confirmation. That was my thinking since all cockpit lockers are open to below (cabin). I will probably attach a strap between cockpit seats to secure the tank. Bill Ruth
On Sep 22, 2015, at 3:56 PM, Dave Scobie <scoobscobie@gmail.com> wrote:
aft end of cockpit floor.
also, unless specifically modified, the 'new deck' M17s (with the aft locker and no outboard cutout in the transom) are not safe for storing a fuel container as they are open to the cabin.
-- :: Dave Scobie :: former M15 owner - www.freewebs.com/m15-named-scred :: M17 #375 SWEET PEA - www.m17-375.webs.com
On Tue, Sep 22, 2015 at 4:53 PM, Bill Ruth <Bill_Ruth@whidbey.com> wrote:
I have a 1977 M17. No wet locker.
Where do I safely store/use my external gasoline tank for my OB?
Bill Ruth
I have a 1977 M17 also and the dry locker in the cockpit could have a drain which empties out the tramsom installed but it would be a lot of work. I installed a couple of 1 1/2 inch cockpit drains thru the transom to augment the tiny 1 inch drain in the cockpit sole and I feel MUCH better about that. I think I too will just settle for installing a strap in the cockpit sole under the tiller and let the tank live there. I have a 3 gal ext. tank with my new Tohatsu 5.' I live in Rockport, Tx. if you are ever in the neighborhood, give me a shout. REgards Tom Buzzi On Tue, Sep 22, 2015 at 5:53 PM, Bill Ruth <Bill_Ruth@whidbey.com> wrote:
I have a 1977 M17. No wet locker.
Where do I safely store/use my external gasoline tank for my OB?
Bill Ruth
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