Smelled fumes today

I uncovered my new boat today and opened the back hatch (battery access,
etc..) and it smelled like fuel a bit.

Is this normal?
It seems to smell under the deck in other hatches also.
It's not overpowering, or all that strong, but I thought I would ask.

Also, does anyone know where the fuel tank is on this boat?
It is a 2005 Lowe 160W and the filler spout is just in front of the
cockpit (right side) on the rail.

Thanks

Perfectly normal on a covered boat.

You really ought to make sure that they don't continue to build up though...




"SHRED" wrote in message
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I uncovered my new boat today and opened the back hatch (battery access,
etc..) and it smelled like fuel a bit.

Is this normal?
It seems to smell under the deck in other hatches also.
It's not overpowering, or all that strong, but I thought I would ask.

Also, does anyone know where the fuel tank is on this boat?
It is a 2005 Lowe 160W and the filler spout is just in front of the
cockpit (right side) on the rail.

Thanks

Charles Summers wrote:
Perfectly normal on a covered boat.

You really ought to make sure that they don't continue to build up though...

Thanks Charles.
I will leave it uncovered tomorrow and see what difference is.
Call it new boat owner "jitters".

Thanks again!







"SHRED" wrote in message
...
I uncovered my new boat today and opened the back hatch (battery access,
etc..) and it smelled like fuel a bit.

Is this normal?
It seems to smell under the deck in other hatches also.
It's not overpowering, or all that strong, but I thought I would ask.

Also, does anyone know where the fuel tank is on this boat?
It is a 2005 Lowe 160W and the filler spout is just in front of the
cockpit (right side) on the rail.

Thanks

"SHRED" wrote in message
...
Charles Summers wrote:
Perfectly normal on a covered boat.

You really ought to make sure that they don't continue to build up
though...

Thanks Charles.
I will leave it uncovered tomorrow and see what difference is.
Call it new boat owner "jitters".

Thanks again!







"SHRED" wrote in message
...
I uncovered my new boat today and opened the back hatch (battery access,
etc..) and it smelled like fuel a bit.

Is this normal?
It seems to smell under the deck in other hatches also.
It's not overpowering, or all that strong, but I thought I would ask.

Also, does anyone know where the fuel tank is on this boat?
It is a 2005 Lowe 160W and the filler spout is just in front of the
cockpit (right side) on the rail.

Thanks


Not normal on my covered boat! Unless I have a leak. Since it is new, take
it to dealer to have him check all the fuel line connections and the tank.
There should be two clamps on the fuel line from the tank. Also check the
vent line. The tank will be close to the fuel filler.

Ted, I had the same situation last year when I got my first new boat. I
took it to the gas station, filled it up to the brim, spent some time on the
water, and parked it in the garage. I soon noticed gas oders in the garage.
The odor of gas was especially strong in the forward hatches, one for
storage and one for the trolling motor battery.

On my boat, the fill is at the rear of the boat, but the fuel cell runs up
the beam. The dealer suggested it was normal evaporation trapped by the
cover. The problem was I had the boat in the garage uncovered.

The dealer took the boat back in the shop, conducted a pressure check (no
leaks), took the deck off to check fittings (no leaks), and had a number of
techs look over the fuel system (still no leaks). I got the boat back on
the water and it worked just fine.

So, this winter I stored the boat in the garage as usual with the forward
battery hatches open. I also jacked up the retractable roller so the boat
has more of a stern-down orientation while I store it. I have not smelled
gas odor since.

Perhaps I overfilled my tank when I first got the boat. I was reassured by
the thorough inspection accomplished by the dealer and at this point, I am
just not going to worry about it until there is a problem.

johnval1 wrote:
Ted, I had the same situation last year when I got my first new boat. I
took it to the gas station, filled it up to the brim, spent some time on the
water, and parked it in the garage. I soon noticed gas oders in the garage.
The odor of gas was especially strong in the forward hatches, one for
storage and one for the trolling motor battery.

On my boat, the fill is at the rear of the boat, but the fuel cell runs up
the beam. The dealer suggested it was normal evaporation trapped by the
cover. The problem was I had the boat in the garage uncovered.

The dealer took the boat back in the shop, conducted a pressure check (no
leaks), took the deck off to check fittings (no leaks), and had a number of
techs look over the fuel system (still no leaks). I got the boat back on
the water and it worked just fine.

So, this winter I stored the boat in the garage as usual with the forward
battery hatches open. I also jacked up the retractable roller so the boat
has more of a stern-down orientation while I store it. I have not smelled
gas odor since.

Perhaps I overfilled my tank when I first got the boat. I was reassured by
the thorough inspection accomplished by the dealer and at this point, I am
just not going to worry about it until there is a problem.




I spoke with the manufacturer (Lowe) and they are so polite and helpful!!
Found out that it does have plastic fuel tank and the smell is more so
with plastic.
He told me about the access ports so I am going to open them and take a
look at the connections to double make sure nothing is leaking.

Also, someone else told me that as the fuel get used it smells more as
the dank goes down. More air in the tank I guess.

Anyway, I am going to check it out but it appears as if this is not as
big of an issue as this nervous, first time boat owner made it out to be.

Thanks all!