Typhoon gas tank

[Richard Stephens]

Where do Typhoon owners store a gas tank?

I have a '72 Typhoon with a 4hp Johnson and separate 3 gal. gas tank. The previous owner stored the tank in a cockpit locker, with the pipe exiting via the small round access hole on the aft cockpit bulkhead. Although I have no electrics or other likely cause of ignition, I am concerned about the safety of this set up.

I am thinking about making a sealed lazarette locker, venting into the cockpit. Has anybody tried this? Any other suggestions for safe gas stowage?



rstephens@alexusa.com

[keith]

Where do Typhoon owners store a gas tank?

I have a '72 Typhoon with a 4hp Johnson and separate 3 gal. gas tank. The previous owner stored the tank in a cockpit locker, with the pipe exiting via the small round access hole on the aft cockpit bulkhead. Although I have no electrics or other likely cause of ignition, I am concerned about the safety of this set up.

I am thinking about making a sealed lazarette locker, venting into the cockpit. Has anybody tried this? Any other suggestions for safe gas stowage?

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