The humble jerry can. So called because it was originated by Germany and Jerry was a term for a german soldier. In particular it was designed for use by German forces in Blitzkrieg mode. They traveled so rapidly they often needed temporary fuel resupply.

Jerry Cans are a feature of the sailing biz. often on deliveries. When you are shorthanded and trying to make a deadline sometimes Dr. Diesel is the best way to move the boat. Often times extra fuel is needed. Many a sailboat has left on a delivery with a row of jerry cans strapped down. Legally they should be yellow, but red and blue work too.

The tricky part is pouring fuel into tank from jerry can sans spillage on moving, wet, dark deck. Often attempted rarely achieved. Diesel then becomes a slippery, smelly, stain leaving menace not a fossil fuel savior.

Good news! Diesel transfer sans spillage is now a reality. A fine product, one of the most fully developed items I ever hope to see in action, The Scepter ECO fuel container has solved diesel spills.

This is due to certain states (such as California, New York and Pennsylvania) prohibiting the sale of open, vented fuel cans.

When using these cans you tip the spot into the fill. A mechanism is compressed and fuel then flows. None of that sketch putting the thumb over the spout, tipping towards the fill, wildly shifting aim due to waves, I think I have it, damn no I’ve spilled again! No more with these ECO containers.

5 US GAL/ 20 LITRE ECO DIESEL CAN

Not only do they keep the boat clean, they keep the air clean. Go and buy yours now!

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