HOW TO SIPHON LIQUIDS

The proper way to get a good flow when you need it.

Craig Kotilinek

Boaters may run into the need to siphon fuel, water or another liquid. Whether you’re removing 65 gallons of suspect gas from a used-boat purchase (like I had to), or emptying a livewell or fish box when a pump breaks, siphoning is quick, easy and relatively safe. You can siphon just about any liquid, but it’s most common with combustibles because siphoning is safer and less expensive than pumping. MAKE A PLAN Siphoning only works when the liquid to be removed is above the destination. The hose can go uphill for a bit, but its final destination needs to be downhill. For example, if your boat is on a trailer, you can set a gas can on the gunwale and flow into your main tank, but you can’t set that…

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WAKEBOARDING (Digital) - 1 Issue, November/December 2018

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