315 Chris-Craft Commander Fueling Issue

[commander315]

Hi, I have and 83' Chris Craft 315 Commander. I went to fuel it up yesterday and had and accident. I removed the fuel cap, went to retrieve the nozzle, sat down on the gunwale to fill it up, (Sat on the fuel cap since i was Not paying attention), put the nozzle in my fishing rod holder, and proceeded to pump 17 gallons of fuel into my bilge. (I know, its pretty stupid) So, I pumped it out, cleaned it out with the absorption stuff, used bilge cleaner, but I want to be sure its safe and all the fumes are gone. Any thoughts or suggestions?

 

[JoLin]

Re: 315 Chris-Craft Commander Fueling Issue

Time and ventilation. Your nose will tell you when it's safe to start it again.

 

[DJ]

Re: 315 Chris-Craft Commander Fueling Issue

Time and ventilation. Your nose will tell you when it's safe to start it again.

That's it make dang sure NOTHING is on.

 

[commander315]

Re: 315 Chris-Craft Commander Fueling Issue

i got most of the fumes out. I actually drove it back from the gas dock to my slip with everything open and that went fine. there is still a slight oder though...

 

[25thmustang]

Re: 315 Chris-Craft Commander Fueling Issue

I purchased some bilge absorbing pads at the local marina. This might work in your case. maybe a little water in the bilge, the absorbing pads and let it soak the mess up?