I have just bought 3 new tanks for Mist. I guess very similar to the ones Roly found a couple of years ago. Two 24Ltr tanks fit side by side under the seats. There is only a very slight protrusion where the seat curves around the binnacle.
I have bought three as on one side I have space left for two 10Ltr portable tanks on their edge. This will give me a capacity of 92 Ltr.
They are from Midi marine ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/134035330579?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=G2tr2MOSR_e&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=tLbn_xQyQCu&var=&widget ver=artemis&media=MORE
Jonathan
Hi Everyone
This is my first post, so please be gentle... :)
Firstly, a massive thank you to everyone contributing to this site. I find the information very helpful as I get to grips with my midlife crisis.
I recently read the post on a backup motor and thought to myself, that's really not necessary. You can always use the sails. I'm now finally putting pen to paper after reading this article, as it may help someone. A long story, but you'll see why later...
We returned from East Head in the Chichester estuary with the motor running a smooth as anything both on the way out and on the return. 10 minutes from home, the engine splutter, as expected, and we change the wonderful fuel tanks that was so kingly suggested. A life saver on our 3 week summer holiday to Weymouth. The motor sprung to life and we continued as smooth as before.
We arrived within 50m of our mooring buoys at Langstone Sailing Club. Engine spluttered to halt. Tried to restart, but no luck. No idea what to do, so grabbed a rope from below. Back on deck with rope in hand and nothing to tie it too. Luckily I brought Anna along, and she suggested the anchor. "Great idea! Throw it over."
There goes the anchor....
The tide and wind are now rapidly taking us towards the bridge with a strong current running underneath. Failed attempt to grab a passing buoy, we were now heading for another yacht. We managed to cling on as we passed by, and with stretched out figure tips I just managed to get a rope around the cleat before the current would have ripped us away. This was the equivalent of a hole in one, as we were now not many metres from hitting the bridge and very likely saying goodbye to our wonderful Mac. I woke up in a sweat that night, as the divine intervention left a permanent mark on me.
Root cause analysis: The fuel tank downpipe had broken and was sucking air. It needs to be firmly fitted. I have four tanks and his only happened to one of them. Probably during transport. They a great tanks and I'm so happy to have them, but if anyone has a problem with fuel getting to the motor, it's worth unscrewing the four screws and having a quick look.
Happy Sailing!
Frank