Gas Tank Leakage

[Malibu 21XTi]

I have a 2003 Malibu 21 XTI. (Mid engine.) Recently after putting my boat in storage, the carpet in the rear section of the boat has an appearance of a gas leak. It is located around the rear section where the table mounts.

Where would a possible leak come from that would come either up through the floor or along the top of the fuel tank?

Anyone ever experience this?

Thanks.

[BoilerUp]

Check the connections on the fuel tank for the fuel level sensor and the supply to the engine. It could simply be a gasket leak, or a hose cracking. When I replaced my fuel level sensor, the replacement gasket leaked and I used permatex to seal it.

[Shine]

Check the connections on the fuel tank for the fuel level sensor and the supply to the engine. It could simply be a gasket leak, or a hose cracking. When I replaced my fuel level sensor, the replacement gasket leaked and I used permatex to seal it.

I am not looking at a tube of it at the moment, but doesnt permatex it say it is not for use around fuel applications? It probably works but not recommended...

[BoilerUp]

I am not looking at a tube of it at the moment, but doesnt permatex it say it is not for use around fuel applications? It probably works but not recommended...

I don't think it did (if I recall it said something to the effect of being suitable for use with fuel)...but you could be right though. A LOT of the various sealants out there say don't use with fuel, because they will just erode. Definitely check the fine print on the package.

[Malibu 21XTi]

Thanks, Guys. i am going to use a scope to see if I can see any cracked hoses or rseiddue to indicate a loose fitting. It was just starnge that the leak did not appear until after the boat was in the garage and not on the lift at the river.

Thanks again.