Retired from newspapers and television, currently sailing Thelonious II, a 1984 Ericson 381.
I use the engine to charge the batteries, and although there is solar capability on the new boat, I want the engine to run after rough weather has shaken the fuel tank like a rag doll and left arms, legs and little button eyes of ancient glop to collect in the fuel filter.
So: open up the fuel tank and clean it. That means installing inspection ports. It's not a very hard or expensive job, but gathering the parts and going through the steps does take time. Shortcuts might mean...
So: open up the fuel tank and clean it. That means installing inspection ports. It's not a very hard or expensive job, but gathering the parts and going through the steps does take time. Shortcuts might mean...
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