Fuel Vent Issues with 1801CC

[jwgraves2]

Had the boat for a little over a year and LOVE IT (only would add/change three things: add trim tabs, T-top and remedy the fact that the factory leaning post is too close to the helm for comfort while standing)

Two issues with the fuel vent:

1.) When trailering at speed (60mph), fuel wicks/spills out of the fuel vent and stains the hull. This may be a general trailering problem; I tried monkeying with the vent (close the upwind side) with no results.

2.) Was trailering today and hit some bumps (not more than you would in use in the water) and was shocked to find spilt fuel (not much) in the deck that seems to have come from the vent

Any insight on these issues would be greatly appreciated. If the recc is for a new vent, please recommend a brand/model if possible. Thanks in advance Parker Nation

 

[jwgraves2]

One more thing to note--I stuck an 18" dipstick about 12" down from the fuel cap point and got no fuel mark. ( don't think it is just "too full")

 

[fishdogmoose]

You probably don't have a problem with the vent. I had an 18' and now have a 23' both boats leaked fuel out of vent While towing with a full tank of fuel. This only happened while stopping, the fuel would be pushed out of the vent by the sloshing in the tank. Try towing with 3/4 of a tank of fuel, or don't fill untill it spits out of the vent. GL, Leo