BroadCove
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Oct 1, 2019
- Messages
- 84
- Location
- United States
- Vessel Name
- Say Goodbye
- Vessel Make
- Grand Banks 47 Eastbay FB
As boating goes, our plan to return our boat to the Cheasapeake has changed, and we're now leaving the boat in Florida for 5-6 months. We're having a good bit of work done, and once that's complete the boat will stay on the hard until we return to Florida this fall.
My question is with regard to fuel and water tankage. I read elsewhere to fill them, because the additional weight low in the boat adds stability if (when) there is a big storm. On the other hand: 1) it's also more pressure on the hull where the stands are due to the additional weight; 2) at current prices, I not thrilled about purchasing 500 gallons of fuel (although who knows, maybe in six months I'll wish I had).
Like many things in boating, I know there's not necessarily a "right" answer here. But I'm interested in feedback from others who have had their boats laid up for an extended period in warm weather...tanks full, empty, or somewhere in between?
My question is with regard to fuel and water tankage. I read elsewhere to fill them, because the additional weight low in the boat adds stability if (when) there is a big storm. On the other hand: 1) it's also more pressure on the hull where the stands are due to the additional weight; 2) at current prices, I not thrilled about purchasing 500 gallons of fuel (although who knows, maybe in six months I'll wish I had).
Like many things in boating, I know there's not necessarily a "right" answer here. But I'm interested in feedback from others who have had their boats laid up for an extended period in warm weather...tanks full, empty, or somewhere in between?