Make sure everything is good before setting out.

thataway":2y2a0fqd said:
Wondering about with twin engines on the C Dory and running both engines on one tank--is this the usual procedure? Or do you run one engine on each tank.
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Both my engines run off one tank. That is the way it was set up when I bought it, and I think that is the norm.

Martin.
 
I believe I remember El and Bill of Halcyon saying they ran each of their twin engines off of their respective side tank vs. both off both tanks. This seems to be corroborated by the fact that you can see two Racor fuel/water filters under their splashwell (in photos). So I guess it's done either way according to preference (or previous owner or rigger).

I have a main plus kicker, and although they will both be running from both primary tanks, I'm going to attach the kicker fuel hose to the Racor filter with a Honda quick connect so that I can remove it to the small/portable tank that came with it if I want to. Not sure I will run with the latter tank all the time, but it will be an option.
 
It would be very easy to plumb my kicker to the main Racor fuel filter, as there is an extra port on it. And it's tempting. IF I were just using the kicker to troll, then I would have done that. But since I'm using it as an emergency backup to the main engine, then it probably makes good sense to leave it with it's own fuel system. The kicker, a 6hp Tohatsu has an internal tank, which is suppose to be able to run for 45 mins at 75% throttle. At 4 mph on calm water, that might be just long enuf. But if rough water or farther out, I have a small 3 gallon portable tank that fits in the bilge between main gas tanks. I don't have a water/separator fuel filter with the kicker fuel system, but I only use good known quality ethanol free gas that I filter with a "Mr Funnel", along with using Stabil in that system. Colby
 
PaulNBriannaLynn":3iz1njln said:
If you're moored in a slip or launching at an uncrowded marina, you've got all the time in the world and should take advantage of that.... checking all your systems, etc.

There are times though, when the salmon fishing is hot, or its opening day of shrimping at 6:00 am with a line of impatient fisherman behind you waiting..... its not the best policy to spend 10 minutes warming everything up and checking everything. I really appreciate the really experienced guys that get in and get the *&#% out of the way :disgust.

That's my opinion and its just from seeing so many confrontations and uncomfortable situations at saltwater launches over the years.

A little safety check before you've left your driveway is the solution. And that's the advantage of mooring, if you can afford it. We can't!
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Funny... you mentioned the two things on my list...
a. check stuff before I leave the house... really dont want to arrive at the launch with a dead battery.
b. now with a c-dory, I'm loving the 'sleep on site' capabilities. already twice this month did that. much easier to wake up and go fishing then wake up, pack up, and drive somewhere to go fishing. love that extra hour (or in this case, 3!)
 
thataway":1k0ov0yt said:
Wondering about with twin engines on the C Dory and running both engines on one tank--is this the usual procedure? Or do you run one engine on each tank.
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Our boat came plumbed with each motor having it's own tank.
 
It's still possible to make the best effor possible and still have an issue. Like say, a 5 cent blade fuse up under the splash well, next to the battery, is corroded. As a result, not enough juice to the starter as your sitting at the dock in Bellingham w/ friends on their boat being very patient. Almost ruined our Comox trip. Luckily, I found it, replaced it and we were on our way....
 
localboy":2h6qppu6 said:
It's still possible to make the best effor possible and still have an issue. Like say, a 5 cent blade fuse up under the splash well, next to the battery, is corroded. As a result, not enough juice to the starter as your sitting at the dock in Bellingham w/ friends on their boat being very patient. Almost ruined our Comox trip. Luckily, I found it, replaced it and we were on our way....
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If you have to have a fuse in an area where it may be subject to moisture and salt spray, use a water proof, or semi water proof fuse holder, and pack it with silicone grease to avoid this problem.
 
Installed a new fuel/water separator with drain off water bowl this afternoon. Pics in my album. I hope that is an end to my contaminated fuel woes.

Martin.
 
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