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OK, I'll tap the body from now on. I like having the barometer because I'm kind of a fan of "steam tech" older analog technology. Everything these days is digital as a marketing gimmick and that carries disadvantages as well as advantages. I even hear numbers are going digital!

I have a simple barometer on my boat because the type of places I travel are often blocked from VHF forecasts by mountains. So after a night at anchor, if I wake up with no VHF signal, I have the barometer to give me some info along with sky conditions. By the way, my barometer has the extra...

I have a 30-foot #14 SJ black extension cord with a regular plug on one end and a weatherproof box with GFCI receptacle on the other. I prefer the GFCI for safety in damp locations. I have an adapter to hook up the regular plug to 30-amp twist lock installations where required in marinas. I also...

On further reading, I gather that #8 wire is specified for tank grounding to provide some lightning protection. But I think this would only be effective if it was led to a grounding plate in the keel exposed to seawater.

I intend to ground them through the sending unit spade terminal to the negative battery terminal. I interpret the ABYC standards to specify a #8 conductor, but that seems extreme. I am just using a #16 wire.

Yes, the vent is about 16" above the top of the tank, so I don't think I'll have any problem with spillage. Also, the Perko integrated vent spills back into the tank fill, so it would probably be alright anyway. The tanks had to be less than 12" tall to clear the underside of the splashwell. As...

Finally got my permanent tanks fabricated and installed (except for fuel line and gauge). They were welded by a shop in Vancouver for $1000 including fittings (yikes!) plus another $200 in miscellaneous hoses and hardware. Pics are here: http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_ ... _album.php...

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starboard tank before install

port tank after install

Perko deck fill (1319DPGWHT) with integrated vent

fittings: 1-1/2" fill hose, 5/8" vent, sending unit, pickup with shut off ball valve

forward support: 1/4" bolt thru 2" sq. al. tube, oak block, rubber

aft support: 1/4" bolts with fender washer thru al. angle stock

Thanks for the info!

I'm having aluminum tanks made and want to move the fuel-water separator to the transom under the splashwell, so sunlight won't be a problem. I'd like to have the see-through bowl so I can see and drain the water if I need to.

The part number for the Sierra filter housing assembly is 18-7986-1.