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My sweet spot for cruisin is determined usually by rpm's. However actual speed/distance traveled can be greatly altered by the wind and current. Therefore I have always referred to gph, regardless.

If you are going to Snead Island / Palmetto why not go to Marlow (they are maybe a mile apart).

Check out crystal aire in Canada. We have two of their units.

When you replace the hoses, find the grade that is good for ethanol gasoline. Ethanol blend fuel are going to be around for a long time.

I sailed to Cuba in 99', as part of The Tampa to Havana Race. We were given free electric, water and dockage for a week being we were "Fully Hosted".

Changes can be from slight to radical, depends on demands during construction.

FWIW: I find it difficult to recognize any vessel that travels greater than 10.0 knots through the water as a trawler.

We had an issue with a PSV on our water heater. When motoring the engine would heat the water in the water heater to a temperature high enough to cause thevpressure safety valve to pop open and discharge eater in to the bilge.

If anyone thinks it is easier to remove the baffles in a fuel tank, make the wall smooth and prep it for bladder type bag, they haven't a clue.

FWIW: We find most tanks have baffles around two feet apart. You could try this... Grand Banks fuel tank removal - YouTube

Once we get tanks out we make a mock up using door skin. The tank(s) that go back in will have a similar shape only different.

Cut one big tank up and remove it sections. Replace with small more manageable tanks, then manifold your fuel supply and return accordingly. This is very common in getting the fuel volume you need with minimal mechanical removal.

Any photos of engine area, tanks?

We recycle from 700 to 1,000 gallons of bad fuel each month. By recycle, we have a company come in and pick it up then they process it. If you were in Florida we could help. Maybe call the local fire department.