mliemon2
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- Apr 9, 2021
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- Vessel Name
- Scout
- Vessel Make
- Grand Banks EU 47
We are starting to set up our boat for longer distance cruising and are onto the fuel side of the planning. I think I’ve read every existing post on fuel filters and polishing, but would like to get peoples input. We currently have two 300 gallon tanks and duplex Racor 1000s for each engine.
What do you think would be better:
1) Installing another set of duplex Racor 1000’s inline with the existing ones for multistage filtration before it hits the engine. The though here is if there is an issue, we could quickly switch to the backups.
2) Install a fuel polishing system from ESI or Reverso. This would be the most expensive option and much more work on the plumbing side. I’m not sure how effective it would be if we just took on fuel and the system doesn’t have time to run/polish.
3) Install a multi stage spin on filter system after the existing Racor 1000’s we have. THis is suggested by Tony Athens. The issue I see here is no sight gauges and I can’t swap between filters if there’s an issue. : https://www.sbmar.com/product/smx-double-double-multi-stage-quantum-kit/
Maybe there is a solution I’m not thinking of, but any help, advice, etc is appreciated. Thanks everyone!
What do you think would be better:
1) Installing another set of duplex Racor 1000’s inline with the existing ones for multistage filtration before it hits the engine. The though here is if there is an issue, we could quickly switch to the backups.
2) Install a fuel polishing system from ESI or Reverso. This would be the most expensive option and much more work on the plumbing side. I’m not sure how effective it would be if we just took on fuel and the system doesn’t have time to run/polish.
3) Install a multi stage spin on filter system after the existing Racor 1000’s we have. THis is suggested by Tony Athens. The issue I see here is no sight gauges and I can’t swap between filters if there’s an issue. : https://www.sbmar.com/product/smx-double-double-multi-stage-quantum-kit/
Maybe there is a solution I’m not thinking of, but any help, advice, etc is appreciated. Thanks everyone!