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CheckRaise
Joined: 07 Oct 2004 Posts: 54 City/Region: Kingston, WA
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: CheckRaise
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Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 2:45 pm Post subject: Draining fuel tanks |
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I've got a 22' cruiser with 2+ year old, untreated gas in its tanks. I'm hesitant to burn it off, even at an idle. Has anyone determined a (relatively) easy way of pumping/draining gas out of their tanks? _________________ - john |
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matt_unique
Joined: 27 Feb 2007 Posts: 1881 City/Region: Boston
State or Province: MA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Napoleon
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Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 3:11 pm Post subject: Gas |
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I have drained gas tanks before using a hand pump. _________________ Captain Matt
Former owner of Napoleon (Tomcat) Hull #65 w/Counter Rotating Suzuki 150's. |
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Tug
Joined: 22 Jun 2007 Posts: 983 City/Region: Sault Ste. Marie
State or Province: ON
C-Dory Year: 1985
C-Dory Model: 22 Angler
Vessel Name: Drifter
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Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 3:28 pm Post subject: |
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I just use a long clear siphoning hose and a few good draws on the hose and your set.I just drape the hose over the gunnel and empty into a gas can. With the clear hose you can see the gas coming and that way you do not end up swallowing any gas.Works for me. Tug |
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Chester
Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 1176 City/Region: home
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sold to lovely couple
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Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 4:45 pm Post subject: |
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The fuel line connector that goes to the engine has a check valve that can be opened by inserting a small tie wrap, WD-40 hose or similar soft object. Put the opened connector into an empty fuel can below the bottom of the boat and start the siphoning process by squeezing the fuelline bulb. Please note the bulb is sensitive to the attitude it is held at.
This is slow but it works OK.
Steve |
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jimcinfra
Joined: 10 May 2006 Posts: 76 City/Region: Crystal Springs, MS
State or Province: MS
C-Dory Year: 1999
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Delta Belle
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Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 6:57 pm Post subject: |
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I don't know if it is the best way, but I used a shop vac to drain my tanks. I was scared the whole time. I put some water in the shop vac each time I ran it. _________________ Delta Belle
Crystal Srings, MS |
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Alok
Joined: 19 Mar 2005 Posts: 291 City/Region: League City
State or Province: TX
Photos: Top Cat
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Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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jimcinfra wrote: | I was scared the whole time. |
No kidding! _________________ Alok
C-Dory Tomcat (Topcat) sold January 2012 |
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Sea Wolf
Joined: 01 Nov 2003 Posts: 8650 City/Region: Redding
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 1987
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sea Wolf
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Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 11:19 pm Post subject: Re: Draining fuel tanks |
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CheckRaise wrote: | I've got a 22' cruiser with 2+ year old, untreated gas in its tanks. I'm hesitant to burn it off, even at an idle. Has anyone determined a (relatively) easy way of pumping/draining gas out of their tanks? |
Just park it in a tough neighborhood and somebody will relieve you of your old gas!
(AND maybe a lot more....................!)
Starcraft Tom has some friends that have borrowed a few things from him before.
Maybe he could set you up with an appointment, and you could get localboy to arrest the thugs after they serviced your boat?
Joe. _________________ Sea Wolf, C-Brat #31
Lake Shasta, California
"Most of my money I spent on boats and women. The rest I squandered'. " -Annonymous |
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Sea Wolf
Joined: 01 Nov 2003 Posts: 8650 City/Region: Redding
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 1987
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sea Wolf
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Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 11:28 pm Post subject: |
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Alok wrote: | jimcinfra wrote: | I was scared the whole time. |
No kidding! |
"Houston, we have ignition.......!"
Pretty good for a $39.95 Sears Craftsman ShopVac!
Joe. |
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matt_unique
Joined: 27 Feb 2007 Posts: 1881 City/Region: Boston
State or Province: MA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Napoleon
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Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 4:55 am Post subject: Wow |
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jimcinfra wrote: | I don't know if it is the best way, but I used a shop vac to drain my tanks. I was scared the whole time. I put some water in the shop vac each time I ran it. |
OMG...glad you're still here to tell the tale! |
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jennykatz
Joined: 15 Dec 2003 Posts: 1678 City/Region: naples
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Little Treasurer
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Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 8:12 am Post subject: fuel tanks |
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This would be a perfect time to take out those check valves if you have them then I would use long hose connected to fuel bulb drape over gunnel squeeze the bulb a few times and then remove bulb this should then siphon off rest of gas works for me
I keep a fuel line an extra bulb on board .With the cc-23 the alum fuel tank pickup is in front of tank so when you are on plane with a few degrees angle of attack fuel goes to back of tank so you are not pulling all the gas out . 30 gallons and maybe you can use 25 gallons .So I keep the bulb and line to transfer fuel to other tank if I get caught with less fuel in one tank I can transfer fuel to the tank im using . _________________ retired 8/08 from UAL, still working pt tm
Duck c-22 cruiser sold 6/23/08
06 Venture Cruiser with merc115CT
00 cd16 cruiser honda 40 sold 3/12 |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20875 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
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Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 7:31 pm Post subject: |
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From a safety standpoint--I hope that the shop vac post was a spoof. That is a very good way to blow up the boat and yourself....
I have used my fuel polishing and transfer system to take fuel out of the tanks of a number of boats. I put the fuel into 30 gallon plastic containers or 5 gallon cans. After filtering with a 2 micron filter and adding addatives, plus adding 2;1 fresh gas, I have burned it in my SUV. This gets away from "what do I do with the old fuel". _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
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Home port: Pensacola FL |
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jimcinfra
Joined: 10 May 2006 Posts: 76 City/Region: Crystal Springs, MS
State or Province: MS
C-Dory Year: 1999
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Delta Belle
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Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 7:43 pm Post subject: |
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No, not a spoof. I quess from the reaction I was completely a dumb ass for doing what I did. Thank the good Lord for protecting me! |
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DaveS
Joined: 01 Nov 2003 Posts: 3204 City/Region: Arlington
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sea Shift
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Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 12:14 am Post subject: |
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jimcinfra wrote: | No, not a spoof. I quess from the reaction I was completely a dumb ass for doing what I did. Thank the good Lord for protecting me! |
Jim, I am really glad that the good Lord was looking out for you and that you survived an "accident waiting to happen".....In my occupation, we call "practices" like this job security.
About four days ago a couple of folks were driving in a van in Bellevue, Wa. They were having difficulty keeping their van's engine running. As I recall from the news stories, they removed the engine cowling that extends inward between the driver and front passenger seat thereby giving them direct access to the engine's carburetor. Then they had an open bucket of gas and were apparently using a cup or glass to dip into the gasoline and pour it directly into the carburetor to provide fuel to the engine. With the buildup of fumes in the passenger compartment it wasn't long before an explosion occurred engulfing the van and its' occupants in flames. Apparently both have survived their critical burns, but the van is "toast". Video clips of the van on TV showed it while it was still engulfed in flames.
(Perhaps, one of you computer nerds can locate the Seattle TV news video footage of this and transfer it to this thread.)
P.S. I love the name of your C-Dory.....very appropriate for where you live. _________________ Dave S.
"Sea Shift"
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rogerbum
Joined: 21 Nov 2004 Posts: 5922 City/Region: Kenmore
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Meant to be
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DaveS
Joined: 01 Nov 2003 Posts: 3204 City/Region: Arlington
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sea Shift
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Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 12:48 am Post subject: |
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Thank you Roger! That was fast.....16 minutes from my request for video footage to your having it posted on the "thread". |
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