Gas fumes during storage?

[CarveItUp 0]

We're storing our bu in the garage and lately have noticed a gasonline smell at times. Is this normal? If not, I want to get to work on finding and fixing the problem.

I know the gas tank is vented and it could be coming from heating/cooling cycles but want to check to see if others have noticed this.

Thanks,

Mike

[WakeGirl 2,180]

I've noticed small amounts of what you're talking about with every boat that I've owned & been around (okay, more than small amounts with the outboards :Wink: ). I don't even bother looking for a leak anymore as long as the smell isn't abnormally strong, it's just a common thing IMO caused by what you mentioned & the fact that the tank is vented. Usually I can't smell it unless I come around to the rear of the boat.

[Malibudude 1,072]

Smelling gas fumes is normal and you should be worried should you not. The overflow return will allow fumes to escape.

[WakeAndSno 0]

I wouldn't worry about it - jsut be sure to run the blower for a little while before you crank her up!

Tracie you are SO right about the outboards though - ALWAYS REEKED!!

JZ

[WakeGirl 2,180]

...Tracie you are SO right about the outboards though - ALWAYS REEKED!!

You know, I grew up behind them so even now I know that's just the way it is. To this day if I get a whiff of 2 stroke fumes, I zone out a bit because the association with good times is so strong that I get pulled into memories of my youth. It doesn't matter if it's coming from a weed trimmer, the smell is close enough.

[WakeAndSno 0]

...Tracie you are SO right about the outboards though - ALWAYS REEKED!!

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You know, I grew up behind them so even now I know that's just the way it is. To this day if I get a whiff of 2 stroke fumes, I zone out a bit because the association with good times is so strong that I get pulled into memories of my youth. It doesn't matter if it's coming from a weed trimmer, the smell is close enough.

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I'm the exact same. In fact I sat in my friends 1966 Cheverolet truck, and the smell reminded me of the very first boat I ever went on.... It was the smell of gasoline and old vinyl... mmm.

JZ

[CarveItUp 0]

Thanks for the feedback everyone. I didn't think it was anything to worry about but wanted to make sure!

[stewart 18]

You might want to keep a couple of the compartments cracked open as well, to help vent it out.

[CarveItUp 0]

Thanks Stewart...good advice!

You might want to keep a couple of the compartments cracked open as well, to help vent it out.

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[stewart 18]

I leave all of my compartments cracked open. (I use an empty soda/beer can) I was just at the boat a couple of days ago, and there was no fuel smell anywhere.

[whiteVLX 0]

If you leave your cover on the gas fumes are more pronounced as well. I tend to leave part of my cover cracked to allow better ventilation and avoid the fume build up.

[stewart 18]

Ditto.

[CarveItUp 0]

If you leave your cover on the gas fumes are more pronounced as well. I tend to leave part of my cover cracked to allow better ventilation and avoid the fume build up.

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Thanks for the tip! The boat is currently fully covered. I'll try cracking that a bit and see if it helps.

[whiteVLX 0]

Wow that is my first helpful hint handed out on TMC.

[BillFooter 50]

You could smell fumes from my old Flightcraft and my Response if the cover is left on. Always bothers me but I have never found a leak.