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txsurbrook
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refueling

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When refueling on a 36 ET with 3 tanks can you fill from one side, or is best to fuel equral amounts from both sides?
joreyn
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Re: refueling

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I've never found it necessary to fill from both sides. The tanks are plumbed together, and they distribute the fuel pretty rapidly. I installed Flo-scans with fuel totalizers last year and they are pretty well dialed in. At the end of our last cruise a couple of weeks ago, we put in 95 gallons per the totalizers. Waited a few minutes and tried to add more, on the theory that the tanks might take a while to equalize. I got maybe 2 more gallons in before it was full. Checked the fuel gauge 45 minutes later after we docked and unloaded the boat. Gauge was still pinned on full. My former boat, a Grand Banks, had two tanks but only one fuel fill. Never had a problem with them failing to equalize.
Blue Moon
1999 36 Express Trawler
txsurbrook
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Re: refueling

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Thanks for the info. the last owner, left no books on the Albin it self. At least there are books on everthing else. Slowly I'm learning about Salty Dog.
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Re: refueling

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I don't think there ever was a book. They relied on the dealers to train new owners, which does not help us much. I've had Blue Moon for 4 years, and I'm still learning. But not to worry. They are great boats, and you'll have many years of enjoyment with her. I love all the compliments we get.
Blue Moon
1999 36 Express Trawler
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