Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: fuel spill from port side full vent - 1987 18' outrage

Posted by stixz on 10/20/14 - 2:14 PM
#1

I just noticed gas leaked/spilled from port side fuel vent which wasn't there few days ago. I climbed inside and did not notice smell or leaks.

anyone experienced this before or know what caused this?

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7avoc73nps...130712.jpg

thanks in advance,

R-

Edited by stixz on 10/21/14 - 1:04 AM

Posted by robert armstrong on 10/21/14 - 9:53 AM
#2

my 21 would do it when I filled it before storing it in winter , change of temps expansion, contraction of tank would cause it to burp out of vent tube. My 18 has not done it but I leave a little room in tank now when I store.

Posted by stixz on 10/21/14 - 10:19 AM
#3

robert armstrong wrote:
my 21 would do it when I filled it before storing it in winter , change of temps expansion, contraction of tank would cause it to burp out of vent tube. My 18 has not done it but I leave a little room in tank now when I store.


Thanks for the reply. Figured it might have been the change in temp.. I will also leave room before storage to prevent from happening again.