Editor's note: We received the following letter and two others just like it by Mr. Bennett on his way to the Bahamas.  The second letter was to Garth Hichens at Annapolis Yachts Sales suggesting Seacurefill as an after market option of great value for the reduction of pollution in the Chesapeake. The third was to John Rix, President of Seacurefill exclaiming his satisfaction with the product.

22 January 2003

Beneteau USA
24 North Market Street, Suite 201
Charlestown, SC 29401

Dear sir,

My purpose for writing is to introduce you to a product that I have installed on my Beneteau 473 (Hull #62) that has solved a big issue for me.

The problem of overboard fuel spills is inherent in every boat that has fuel tanks with overboard vents. It’s difficult at best to fully fill a tank without some fuel coming out the vent line and therefore into the water. Therein lies the problem as this spill is not only bad for the environment but highly illegal. Currently there is little enforcement of the laws for these minor spills but the day is coming.

The product, "Seacurefill", installs in the vent line of the fuel tank and prevents all overboard fuel line vent spills. It’s a simple device with no moving parts, it’s easy to install and best of all it works. I have enclosed product data for your information.

"Seacurefill" is a product that you could easily install in production either as standard equipment or a priced option. As an ex-marketing guy, I can see the advertising value of Beneteau’s effort to reduce pollution.

Sincerely,

David Bennett
134 Way Point Lane
Kilmarnock, VA 22482

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