Refueling places in Bass Strait

[Kit_L]

We are considering a passage from Eden (Twofold Bay) to Hobart, a distance of about 300nm. We carry 1,200 litres of fuel, and do about 5 litres/nm, if travelling at the faster of our two speeds. We assume we will need to refuel.

Suggestions for refuelling spots along the way gratefully received.

 

[RobertLeatch]

We recently purchased a 300ltr fuel bladder (https://fmestore.com.au/product/die...l-bladder-flexible-fuel-bladder-300l-fb300sp/) for a similar trip (leaving from Melbourne via Wilson's Prom) to give us a bit more range. Figure we'll leave Melbourne with it full (stored on foredeck) and then top up tanks at Wilson's Prom so were essentially full tanks at that point.

 

[Kit_L]

I did look on line, and in Sailing Directions, but are there any refeulling stops along the way? Thanks for the bladder suggestion, too.

 

[BruceK]

Coming the other way from Port Philip Bay Melbourne my boat delivery guy refueled at Lakes Entrance. He might have mentioned Wilson`s Prom too but it`s not in my SMS thread with him.

 

[Kit_L]

Yes, I was aware of Lake's Entrance; thanks BruceK. And that'd be ~100nm closer, too.

All suggestions welcome!

 

[RobertLeatch]

Not sure if still current, but according to this https://mast.tas.gov.au/safe-navigation/cruising-tasmania/
You can get fuel at Lady Barron (Flinders Island). I'd be ringing in advance and making sure it's ok before turning up.

 

[Kit_L]

I would definitely ring in advance (that, or the bladder!). Thanks @RobertLeatch.

 

[Kit_L]

@RobertLeatch: I spoke to a Michael Winter this morning—he delivers diesel to Lady Barron Port, Flinders Island and, today, fuel is $2.30/litre. That's what we pay at the marina here. All he needs is a call from the mainland when setting off, and he drives a fuel truck there: perfect. Sincere thanks. And the Mast.gov site that you link to above is chock-full of useful YouTube clips and anchoring–docking information for the whole of the Tasmanian coast.
Sincere thanks, again. The problem is solved.

 

[RobertLeatch]

If you dont already have them, I was advised by some experienced Tas cruisers that fendor boards were very useful on many docks there. Coming from Qld/NSW we're more used to floating (pontoon) docks but in Vic/Tas fixed (pole) docks are more the norm.

 

[Kit_L]

@RobertLeatch: that's also very helpful. We will definitely bring a fender board.