While we're on the subject of Honda gas caps... It's not _absolutely_ certain, but I'm as convinced as I can be about this: One night, I was coming back to Dolphin in Moby Dink (my deflatable) when Mr. Honda (2HP) ran out of fuel. No big deal because I always have the oars, back to the boat and sit down in the cabin. Then there was a roaring sound, coming closer, and closer, and closer... Those of you who are familiar with St. Leonard's Creek on the Patuxent know that it is a well-sheltered anchorage -- quiet and peaceful. Well, that storm hit so hard that I was heeling over, stuff was clattering to the floor and I was convinced the anchor would drag (it didn't, but was a [EMAIL PROTECTED] to get up the next morning!).
That was the last time I used Mr Honda that trip, and that season. Next time I came to use it, dead as a doornail! When I pulled it apart I found that the inside of the carb was severely corroded. I think that the wind-blown rain had entered the tank because the vent wasn't closed -- I had forgotten to close the vent and turn off the fuel because it had been run dry -- and run down to the carb. Giles Morris _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats
