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Jul-10-2008, 11:20 AM
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Name: David Vessel: 28' Skipjack Location: Irvine Job:Landscape Architect & fishing bum | Draining the fuel tanks?
Well I bought the boat a year ago now and with the redo, haven't used it yet. I'm planning on launching next week for at least a shakedown, but I really have no idea how old the fuel is and want to pump the tanks (2) dry and refill with new gas.
I don't have a fuel transfer pump and don't want to spend a couple C-notes or more to get one for a one time job. If you have a good suggestion on renting one or somehow pumping my fuel out I all ears. Or if I could borrow someone's fuel pump, that'd be great.
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Jul-10-2008, 11:30 AM
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Name: Frank Age: 53 Vessel: 28ft Pearson WarpDrive Location: Escondido Job:Pissing off the World.....one person at a time! |
David....how about a little $30 Kragen electric fuel pump?.......How much gas ?.....
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Jul-10-2008, 11:49 AM
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Name: Mika Tan Vessel: . Location: . Job:Throw rocks into the water | Quote:
Originally Posted by WarpDrive  David....how about a little $30 Kragen electric fuel pump?.......How much gas ?..... |
What Frank said!
Just diconnect the fuel line from your fuel pump, hook it back up to the new electric pump with enough hose to route the fuel off the boat and into a drum for disposal.
Cooter & I keep one of them on Hanna wired with some aligator clips and 3/8" fuel line just incase the mechanical pump on the 350 takes a shit.
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Jul-10-2008, 12:05 PM
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Name: ERIC Age: 39 Vessel: 25' Skipjack, Albiebac Location: San Diego Job:work to live Bio: When are they going to start the 36hr days? |
Oh, good times...not!
I did it last year, probably 40+ gallons. The fun part was gradually adding it to my truck.
I did it a little differently. I used a vacuum pump. Basically, made negative pressure in the jugs and sucked it out through the pick-up. Then transferred to jerry cans.
To bad you're up north, I'd let you borrow it no problem.
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Jul-10-2008, 12:17 PM
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Name: Jim, Mike, & Mark Age: 52 Vessel: 24' Boston Whaler Outrage-Sea Scum Location: Gutter Job:Chief Moron Bio: I fish |
I just siphoned mine with a clear hose bought from home depot. Love the taste of super in the morning. Did 80 gallons into jerry cans.
Edit, I have plenty of jerry cans if you need them. I live in Lake Forest.
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Jul-10-2008, 01:02 PM
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Name: David Vessel: 28' Skipjack Location: Irvine Job:Landscape Architect & fishing bum |
Isn't being a boater great fun? While others are out fishing, I've got to drain my gas...
I have no idea how much is in each tank. What's the best way to find out?
Good thoughts and suggestions there guys. Jim (?), I'll let you know if I need to borrow the cans - thanks.
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Jul-10-2008, 05:31 PM
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Name: Dan Vessel: 23' Blackman Billfisher, Bimini Twist Location: Newport Beach Job:Feed the fish |
Hope they're not full!
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Jul-10-2008, 08:50 PM
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Name: Jay Schultz Age: 49 Vessel: 19' Aluminum "Aqua Bum" 21' Striper WA "Fishful Thinking" Location: Desert Hot Springs Job:Pool Contractor Bio: I love to fish with my 2 daughters. |
You can also take compressed air and pressurize the tank slowly and let the pressure push the fuel out the line, but you will have to plug the vent line. While you drain fuel I'll be pulling my outdrive and taking it to outdrive exchange. Isn't being a boat owner great.
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Jul-10-2008, 09:44 PM
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Name: David Vessel: 28' Skipjack Location: Irvine Job:Landscape Architect & fishing bum | Quote:
Originally Posted by iclypso Hope they're not full! | I doubt there's much in them... we'll see tho.
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Jul-10-2008, 10:08 PM
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Name: Andrew Vessel: 28' Skipjack Flybridge Location: Mission Viejo, CA Job:N/A |
David, I have a pump if you'd like to borrow it ... let me know!
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Jul-10-2008, 11:15 PM
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Name: Randy Age: 38 Vessel: 2101dc Location: El Cajon Job:Slumlord | siphon
I filled my hose about half way with water, keep that end kinked and lower than your tank, put the other end in the tank, then let the water drain out starting the siphon. It's obvious when the water ends and the gas begins. Have a gas can or five ready and your in business.
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Jul-11-2008, 05:38 AM
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Name: Leoman Vessel: Stringari 18' x 2 Location: San Diego Job:working to retire Bio: If you can't beat 'em, join 'em | Quote:
Originally Posted by dapooltec You can also take compressed air and pressurize the tank slowly and let the pressure push the fuel out the line, but you will have to plug the vent line. While you drain fuel I'll be pulling my outdrive and taking it to outdrive exchange. Isn't being a boat owner great. | I don't think pressurizing a fuel tank with air is a good idea- (an inert gas like nitrogen with controls, OK-but that's too industrial for this task) but never air  | |
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