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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

11-05-2016, 11:15

Replies: 23

Proper sized diesel tankage, Atlantic crossing

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Posted By hamburking

Re: Proper sized diesel tankage, Atlantic crossing

Not only did we lose the chute, but the halyard block at the top of the mast exploded from the force. I'm just glad we didn't lose anyone overboard trying to get it down/aboard.

Here's the actual...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

11-05-2016, 09:30

Replies: 23

Proper sized diesel tankage, Atlantic crossing

Views: 8,407

Posted By hamburking

Re: Proper sized diesel tankage, Atlantic crossing

You are so right. The roll on our Swan48 was horrible. The narrow beam and deep keel acted like a pendulum...it was awful.

But when we flew the spinnaker, the boat settled down to an easy,...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

11-05-2016, 09:10

Replies: 23

Proper sized diesel tankage, Atlantic crossing

Views: 8,407

Posted By hamburking

Re: Proper sized diesel tankage, Atlantic crossing

At sea, never pour, use a siphon hose instead.

Top up the main fuel tank whenever weather permits; don't wait till its empty. This has the added benefit of shifting weight down lower.

Don't...

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