Phil Tucker
New member
Anybody ever use a rattle can to paint their red plastic outboard motor tank??? Wonder if paint would stick???
Huntindave McCann said:Storing gasoline in a non compliant portable container (a container some other color than red) is the same as removing a stop sign in the dead of night.
ONLY YOU KNOW WHAT'S IN THE CONTAINER AND ONLY YOU KNOW THE STOP SIGN IS SUPPOSED TO BE THERE.
Think about that for a minute.
No one here would remove a sign on the road warning others that they should stop. I would hope no one here remove or paint over the warning (that very recognizable red color) "This contains gasoline, a highly flammable and explosive substance!"
The folks being put at risk are everyone else who may come in proximity of that container, for whatever reason. Think about all the possible situations in which you might not have direct control of that container. Think about the times when you wouldn't be with that container to warn some one about it's contents.
Paul Mc said:How exactly does it being red make it safe?
Paul Mc said:Interesting. I never really thought of it. I guess I was implying if someone were to see a tank of any color with a fuel hose attached to an engine, they'd likely presume it was gas.....
Steve Sanford said:
Personally, I would hesitate to cover any fuel tank with a cloth cover - temporary or otherwise. I prefer to let air waft away any fumes. I do keep mine red - but locate them where web-footed creatures cannot see them (cockpit - and outboard - covered whilst gunning).