Regan Houck
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Just bought a used 1996 Wellcraft Excel 23 Cuddy Cabin w/Johnson Ocean
Runner 200 2-stroke. I have been using it for over a year with no problems and runs strong.
The only issue is that I smell gas fumes in the cuddy cabin when I first open it up. However, the smell goes away about ten minutes after I open the cabin doors and hatch. I had the boat inspected for gas leaks at Lockwood Marine, GA, but, they said there was no leak. They said that the plastic gas tanks permiates this smell, but it is not dangerous. In fact, they said that they did't smell much gas in my cabin anyway. However, my wife, my neighbor, and I smell gas without a doubt.
So, this being my first boat, my question is if this is normal to always smell some gas in the cabin when first opening the doors? And, if this is normal, how could anyone spend the night sleeping in a cabin with the doors closed during rain????? Thanks
Runner 200 2-stroke. I have been using it for over a year with no problems and runs strong.
The only issue is that I smell gas fumes in the cuddy cabin when I first open it up. However, the smell goes away about ten minutes after I open the cabin doors and hatch. I had the boat inspected for gas leaks at Lockwood Marine, GA, but, they said there was no leak. They said that the plastic gas tanks permiates this smell, but it is not dangerous. In fact, they said that they did't smell much gas in my cabin anyway. However, my wife, my neighbor, and I smell gas without a doubt.
So, this being my first boat, my question is if this is normal to always smell some gas in the cabin when first opening the doors? And, if this is normal, how could anyone spend the night sleeping in a cabin with the doors closed during rain????? Thanks
