Fuel Tank Equalization

Some weeks ago, I found that  I needed to replace some fuel lines so I chose to replace all of them at the same time.  During the process, I did a complete inspection of the fuel system aboard our 40 Labelle.  I found several needed-replacing lines.

I found, much to my amazement, that the generator fuel return did not go to the center day tank as I thought but fed to the port tank.  So when we ran the generator often, the vessel would develop a slight list.

So with some careful planning, I devised a crossover series of valves and lines to connect both the starboard and port saddle tanks together; now the fuel is always equalized.

If you would like detailed information on how we did this on our trawler, just let me know.

Mike