We try to catch problems before they get worse. But one tiny o-ring escaped our notice. Hopefully our bad day will help you avoid your own.
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Carolyn Shearlock has lived aboard full-time for 17 years, splitting her time between a Tayana 37 monohull and a Gemini 105 catamaran. She’s cruised over 14,000 miles, from Pacific Mexico and Central America to Florida and the Bahamas, gaining firsthand experience with the joys and challenges of life on the water.
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Luc Marcheterre says
Thanks for posting this today. It reminded me to perform this simple maintenance task and yes, it needed to be replaced so I did, and most certainly avoided the problem you reported about your fuel tank!
So please keep up your good work and be sure that this specific post helped us!
Thanks again and have a great day !
Luc ( and Louise ) on SV LadyLou2
(Now anchored in Marathon waiting the end of the month to cross to the Bahamas )
Carolyn Shearlock says
We’re in Marathon too! I’m recovering from what I think is a mild case of flu, but if you’re still here in a few days (which with this weather, I’m guessing you will be), stop by and see us — mooring ball G4.
Dee Anderson says
Carolyn, my husband and I are now living full time on our 37 foot recreational tugboat, Jack Robert, as we cruise the river systems making our way to the East Coast. I wanted to let you know that your recommendation to use a pizza stone in our oven to create a more even baking temp was fabulous. My peach cobblers, quiches and cookies look (and taste) great! Thank you. Dee