We decided that we needed to install the fuel fill fitting so that we can start putting fuel in the tanks. There’s a bit of a dilemma because our fuel tanks are an odd shape which makes it difficult to calibrate our tank-tender fuel gage. We decided we’d add 5 gallons at a time and calibrate at each fill-up. Of course, with 173 gallons per tank…that will take a while!

The fuel fittings are elevated above the deck by 1.5″ or so. The area near the fuel fill is the “low spot” on the deck and we worried that if the o-ring in the cap failed we would introduce water to the fuel; thus the elevated pad. This also addresses the ability to fill the fuel in rain or if the deck is otherwise wet.

Here, we have the usual “blue tape” on everything as we seal the fuel fill pads and the cockpit combing with varnish: