David_owens
Username: David_owens
Registered: 04-2010
Posted on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 - 09:38 pm:
I bought an external fuel tank with my recent engine and it fitted conveniently in my port locker. One had been there before, as there is a strap to hold the engine, and a neat hole facing forward from the locker into the cockpit, which takes the fuel line. However, after conversations in SeaFairhaven, reinforced by posts above, I realise this is not enough. I know others have sealed the bottom of the locker, so, how is this done - Martin's pic maybe? Also does one need to seal from the quarter berth that adjoins it? Does one really need to line with steel? And as my reading of the BSS regulations is that "the locker must not open into any engine, battery or electrical equipment space", does ventilating into the engine well comply with BSS? And, has anyone achieved full compliance with the BSS - which also specifies that the locker should be "drained to the outside" and self-draining?