Mine is an 8 gal. stainless steel Florida Marine Tank for a for a Yanmar 1GM10. Pretty sure it was original equipment, since the model number is FMT-8-S2. My engine sips fuel, maybe 0.5 gal/hr at 3200 rpm.
Here's a link to my trial & tribulations this past summer with leaks in the fuel tank. Lost six weeks of sailing...what a PITA, but I'm happy (so far) with the fix.
Pictures of my fuel tank can be found in the "Photos" section, here:
I hope this helps.
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Dave S.
s/v Clio
1987 S2 27, hull #80
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--- In s227classassociation@..., Bob Taylor wrote:
Our tank is about 18 gallons, and one of us has listed their tank at
something under 10 gallons. So measuring it is a very good idea.
I used to charge our batteries at idle, but I've read the diesel experts
say that's a big no-no. Running at idle or no load for long hours glazes
cylinder walls and rings and we lose our compression way sooner than
running at a decent load. My 1GM10 seems happiest between 2500 and 3000
rpm. Fuel consumption is barely 1/2 gallon per hour.
Enjoy,
Bob
