River Canal Rescue is advising boat owners to put a lock on their fuel caps after witnessing numerous cases of stolen fuel.
Managing director, Stephanie Horton, warns: “Fuel siphoning from tanks is sadly becoming a common issue, and it’s nationwide. We can’t tell if the thieves are getting to boats via the towpath or on the water, but to deter them, put a separate lock on your fuel cap.”
Perished fuel cap seals are another problem, as they allow water to enter the fuel tank and cause diesel bug.
Stephanie reminds: “People need to check and if necessary, change the seal on their fuel cap. A continuous cruiser, for example, may fill up every few weeks, so within a year, the seal will distort and begin to perish. It’s a simple thing to do, yet many people don’t even know they have a seal.”
