boat smells of gas fumes

[snake91876]

after i remove my boat cover or tarp off my 18' bowrider boat in storage it always smells of strong gas fumes. Is this a sign of anything, they clear up rather quickly. I have a hatch over the tank connections and sending unit all is tight and not leaking. I pull my tarp down lower than the gas tank vent on the back of the boat could the smell be seeping all the way under the cover.

 

[fishmen111]

Re: boat smells of gas fumes

Yes, combination of fuel tank vent and possible residual fumes from carbs (if carbed). If they disappear after removing cover, do a once over but sounds normal to me.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: boat smells of gas fumes

agree^^^^^

 

[fishmen111]

Re: boat smells of gas fumes

I forgot to add. If I/O, run your blower and/or lift engine cover to clear all fumes from the bilge. VERY important.

 

[180shabah]

Re: boat smells of gas fumes

Sounds normal

 

[Rusty Boater]

Re: boat smells of gas fumes

My I/O is the same way; i always flip the blower on when i get to the ramp. and when i get ready to pull it out the garage. I love boating and watching fireworks on the fourth of july; but i would rather not be the fireworks!