How much gas odor is normal?

[bryanredfish]

I have a boat -- just over a year old -- that emits a gas odor when it sits. I'm just wondering if this is normal. The boat stays covered, so I assume the vent will release some odor, but it is also noticable when I open the bilge hatches. It seems to clear out when run and aired out. I notice no apparent leakage. Not a drop from the bilge, and I can't see any standing fuel. Sorry for the silly question, but with the family, safety first.<br /><br />I've checked ALL connections -- everything's tight.

 

[G DANE]

Re: How much gas odor is normal?

I had exactly that problem and it was a leaky gas tank. Tank was made of aluminium, but saltwater left in bildge had corroded pin-holes in it. I was driving around with 10 gallons of gas in bildge !. We even used the cooker which was right above the gastank section. Luckily this was a Norwegian boat and gas tank was in a seperat compartment, ventilated. Check and see - if you have same problem it is VERY dangerous.

 

[JB]

Re: How much gas odor is normal?

Moving to Boat Questions.