MichaelB1969
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- Speedy Charlotte
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- Beneteau Swift Trawler 44
Hi all, weather permitting, I am going to leave in a few weeks for our trip up the coast to Anacortes.
The captain I hired said I should buy some spare fuel filters in case we hit rough weather that stirs up any sediment that could be in the fuel tanks.
On the Volvo D4-300I-F, seems like there is a fuel filter on the engine itself, plus one mounted externally. See photo.
Should I be thinking about spares for each of these filters? Or just one? I assume the one mounted externally is a pre-filter that not only filters, but separates any water that could be in the fuel?
Any help is much appreciated.
Any other tips before I leave?
Thanks!
The captain I hired said I should buy some spare fuel filters in case we hit rough weather that stirs up any sediment that could be in the fuel tanks.
On the Volvo D4-300I-F, seems like there is a fuel filter on the engine itself, plus one mounted externally. See photo.
Should I be thinking about spares for each of these filters? Or just one? I assume the one mounted externally is a pre-filter that not only filters, but separates any water that could be in the fuel?
Any help is much appreciated.
Any other tips before I leave?
Thanks!
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