Gas cap removal?

[Sunsetrider]

We are heading up to the cottage this weekend and will have the use of a 2010 Bayliner 175 bowrider. My brother returned last weekend claiming that he had been unable to remove the gas cap located on the port side near the transom, and as a result the tank is pretty much empty. Apparently there are two holes in the cap, possibly for a tool to be inserted? Other brother, friend of the boat owner, seems unaware of any special tool needed to open the cap.

If a special key is needed I would pursue the issue with the owner before heading up there. Advice?

 

[In Deep]

Re: Gas cap removal?

Yes there is indeed a tool/key you can buy from most any marine supply shop. I bought a metal one that has different sized tools and have seen them as a small plastic fob you can attach to the key chain, with two short posts that will fit into the holes on the gas cap. The caps can be a bugger to unscrew with pressure from the tank.

 

[Scott Danforth]

Re: Gas cap removal?

its called a fuel key.

http://www.iboats.com/Boat-Parts-Accessories/dm/keywords.fuel key

 

[In Deep]

Re: Gas cap removal?

Exactly what I was trying to describe. I have the seadog.

 

[Sunsetrider]

Re: Gas cap removal?

Thanks guys! Now I have solid proof my brother (the one who lords it over his pal\s boat) is a complete idiot . . .