Fuel Cans on Deck

Sailm8 · Jan 19, 2014

What you see is the most common. I have seen bladders strapped to the mid deck on some boats. I have a walk out transom and lash 2 fuel jugs to the stern.

ttac · Jan 19, 2014

I did not want to use wood myself. So I used plastic fence boards that I found on Home Depot's web site! They work well! And no painting or staining! I have one photo handy that shows them so I will add it here. If you would like more let me know!
Dean

Mystique · Jan 19, 2014

I bought starboard from boatoutfitter.com and did the same thing. I couldn't find any other plastic long enough or solid... The starboard looks and serves the purpose..

seadaddler · Jan 20, 2014

Decking

You could use that top decking that they use for decks and on top docks
and it never needs any work and is made I think of some kind of plastic but very strong.
I know some sailors from PG who replaced teak on their boat with it and like teak steps and toe rails with it,can get it from lumber supply or HD.
I have treated wood but yes I painted it white with stainless U-bolts and so far been good for a few years and it has worked well holding water and 6 fuel jugs on my trip from NY to Fl. out in ocean.
Nick

azguy · Jan 20, 2014

Just curious how much water you can hold in your tanks, that you feel the need for a few extra gallons..?

kloudie1 · Jan 20, 2014

Water for abandon ship kit, offshore .. also in event tank gets contaminated with salt.. or a plumbing failure.. Good idea to have some separate water.

Bill1565 · Jan 20, 2014

Nodak7 said:
We are getting ready to do our first "extended" trip out into the Gulf and I would like to carry a few fuel cans and extra water on deck just in case. What is the best method of securing these containers on deck? I have seen boats with wood attached to the safety line stanchions and the cans attached to that. Is there any better way? I would appreciate some suggestions. Thanks

We lash our fender board to the lifeline stanchions. Cans to that.

Guillaume C. · Jan 20, 2014

azguy said:
Just curious how much water you can hold in your tanks, that you feel the need for a few extra gallons..?

In many places you need jerrycans anyway to carry water between shore and boat, so might as well keep them filled! + for emergency,contamination,etc.

rdavis6507 · Jan 20, 2014

PIC board is available at any lumber yard. 4 x 8 sheets. Cut strip the size you need and save the rest for other projects

rdavis6507 · Jan 20, 2014

Sorry auto spell on computer. PVC board

patrick17440 · Jan 21, 2014

I attached stainless steel tubing between the stanchions. This is obviously more expensive
but when the Jerry jugs are removed, the tubing blends in with the boat and not really
noticeable.

Rick Sylvester · Jan 21, 2014

Some really great ideas shared here.

I just wondered why you would want to put HEAVY water on one rail? Why not down below? Maybe low and near your CG?

Diesel I understand. But water?

35+ lbs. per can at the end of a really long lever arm? I don't know man . . .

Guillaume C. · Jan 21, 2014

If you change them from one side to another depending on which tack you are on, they actually improve performances!

...I know, nobody does that. But then there is rarely space down below for all those 20L tanks when cruising

SABA · Apr 2, 2015

Dean,
This is the most esthetic installation I have seen. It appears that you have used one U-bolt on the stanchion and countersunk the plate. Did you find one this sufficient? Also, did you pad the stanchion where the U-bolt was attached? More photos would be great as well. Thanks.
Bob

splax · Apr 2, 2015

I have considered something like this, but I am concerned about weight on the lee rail and interference with the jibsheets. Since I usually single hand sail, I keep the jugs under the dinette table or in the rear "berth" area. I suppose the weight on the lee could help the heel in light air.

kloudie1 · Apr 2, 2015

Splax.... Ya know that starboard list that the 34 settles into... some fuel up there on port will help that !

Jerry Clark H356 SV Persi · Apr 2, 2015

I used a 1x3 and used stainless u bolts one per stanchion. I routed 1-1/2" linear slots for 1-1/2" nylon straps that went over the top and around the jerry can and also around the middle. I used the plastic 1-1/2 " connectors to strap them together. I put stainless acorn nuts over the exposed threads of the u bolts. Worked out great for 5 jerry cans and 25 extra gallons of diesel. I use a shaker type siphon and it will transfer 5 gallons in 1 minute and 40'seconds.

ttac · Apr 2, 2015

Bob I will try and post more photos when we get back to the boat! This has been working well for over a year. And we have been in some rough seas with waves hitting them and no problems!
Dean

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