Gas leaking from middle stern below drain plug

[pshea69]

Had the V-20 out yesterday and stored it with the bow a bit high and noticed gas dripping from the stern below the drain plug. Lowered the bow and it stopped. Filled the tank with 24 gallons yesterday and ran it to half full.

Thoughts? Of say hello to new gastank repair job?

[Destroyer]

Check your fuel line connections where they attach to the tank, as well as the lines themselves... If the connections are tight and the lines are sound then you have a problem with 3 possible solutions.

1) Replace the tank
2) Repair the tank
3) use portable tanks

Each has it's good and bad points.. Replacing it involves a lot of work. Repairing it is just as much work and is the least attractive in my estimation. Using portable tanks involves storing them and taking up space on the boat.
So the choice is yours. Good luck.

PS...if you should go the replace tank route, there are a lot of guys here that have done that job and can help with suggestions, etc.

[Skools Out]

does it have a fuel filter? if so it may be your leak plus check all thew fuel clamps too.

[SkunkBoat]

Assuming you have a belly tank?

The tank compartment is a "dry" compartment. It doesn't drain to the bilge.
The fuel would really have to be filling up the foam and leaking over the top of the tank.. I would definetely check all connections as the others said, Check the gasket on the sending unit....filling up and tilting the boat can cause it to seep.. Definitely remove the hatch cover and inspect.

[reelapeelin]

Originally Posted by pshea69

Had the V-20 out yesterday and stored it with the bow a bit high and noticed gas dripping from the stern below the drain plug. Lowered the bow and it stopped. Filled the tank with 24 gallons yesterday and ran it to half full.

Thoughts? Of say hello to new gastank repair job?

What year and model?...CC or Cuddy Cabin?

[pshea69]

1982 V-20 Fisherman

[jasoncooperpcola]

Check your fuel sending unit for stripped, loose screws. I had a stripped screw in mine and whenever full and jacked up it would leak fuel through that stripped screw.

[spareparts]

if you only get fuel leaking when you're filling the tank up and not when the boat sits, check the fuel fill hose, if its original. it's long overdue for a replacement (I just added this task to do on mine)

[pshea69]

Well, we replaced the rotted fuel line, then put 24 gallons in it and ran it with the ears. Ran great, no problem. Put it in the bay to run and fish a bit, after about 4 spots, turned the ignition and a small explosion elevated me and my buddy, Smoke came from the forward hatch, with life jackets melting we hit it with the fire extinquisher. After being a bit shocked, got towed back to the dock. Took to our buddy local boat mechanic. Pulled the drain plug and pure gasoline poured out in a 5 gallon bucket then mostly water. Obviously, very lucky. Guessing bad (old tank). 1982 V-20 fisherman with original Sea Horse 200. Hasn't been run much over the last two years with the previous owner. You can also call me a dumba......

[smkinnan]

Originally Posted by jasoncooperpcola

Check your fuel sending unit for stripped, loose screws. I had a stripped screw in mine and whenever full and jacked up it would leak fuel through that stripped screw.

same thing happened to me recently....check the gasket under the fuel sender too...