Quote Originally Posted by Tinshack View Post
Hi Peter, thanks for your input. Light hearted humor is hard to portrait in an email/text, I am after peoples opinions not to shoot anyone down, apologies Marlin if you were offended.

I am insured with RACQ & the previous modifications (motor pod & auxiliary fuel tank) I have done, they required the work to be undertaken by a qualified licensed marine fabricator with public liability insurance. I understand if a claim is to be made either boat insurance or life insurance they will investigate thoroughly to determine cause & shift liability to another party to prevent paying the claim, sadly this is life these days.

This forum started based on risk & my concerns with the way I was carrying additional fuel. The risk of carrying fuel in an Aus. Standard fuel container in a storage area that is not well ventilated, has the possibility of fuel vapors & exposed to a possible ignition source is considerably higher than a professionally plumbed auxiliary fuel tank plumbed with appropriate fuel breathers away from any possible ignition source.

Sounds like many other members can carry fuel containers in the rear of there boat away from any possible ignition source. I can’t do this as boat is all sealed up as it is a dry deck with scuffers, also have 160L ice box so no deck space.

Thanks Peter, I have called RACQ & advised them of my proposed modifications & all good. I also feel 100% safer carrying fuel this way.

Cheers,

The part above i highlighted is what I was trying to say Tinshack. DONT give them any reason to void a claim, hate to see someone lose their boat for carrying a drum of fuel. I guarantee their arguement will be fuel can only be carried in the fuel tank.

Mike