Winter storage

Daniel · 24 September 2002, 12:06

This steams from the previous thread about 'free petrol' but is worthy of its own inclusion...

Keep the talk full or try and empty it over the winter? Previously i had thought keep it full to stop any condensation BUT it might be there for 6 months?

What do other people do?

Dan (always had removable tanks before this winter) Hawkes

Simon Guest · 24 September 2002, 12:57

Hi Daniel,

I've been advised, keep it full (to stop condensation), add some fuel stabiliser.

cheers,
Simon

nigelt · 24 September 2002, 13:40

Put some warm clothes on and use the boat during the winter and you don't have the problem!!

Viking · 24 September 2002, 22:07

Agreed with Nigel T

JCW · 24 September 2002, 22:26

Yes, it is true you can get some great crisp and clear days in the winter. I like to keep my Rib in use all year.. You will find that slipways and marinas tend to be a lot less busy too.
Did a circumnavigation of the Isle of wight last November and also a Cruise from Southend to the London eye last December when the air temp was about 0 degrees C. Do wear plenty of warm clothes and a dry suit in case you fall in.

Daniel · 24 September 2002, 22:55

I not a wimpy RIB owner - i'll be working away for 6 months and won't get more than a handfull of chances to get out in the boat, hence the storage idea.