TN370
Active Member
Hey Folks.
Anyone ever had an issue with a lingering gasoline smell. A few weeks ago I topped off my tanks, approx. 75 gal each P & S, and for the 1st time added some West Marine stabilizer. Several days later we were on the boat doing this & that and there was a distinct gas smell in the cabin and cockpit. Couldn't see any gas in the water or bilge even after giving the bilge a light wash down and pumping the water out and I don't see any leakage/wetness around the fuel pumps or filters. I've let the engine compartment and cabin air out over several days and it's a lot less but sometimes noticeable after the boat is closed up for several days. Sometime I don't smell anything but my wife does. Haven't taken it out yet due to crappy weather and winds but I've run the engines several times.
Anyone ever had any small point of corrosion at any joint, corner or other place that might have penetrated the tank wall causing a leak? My next step to be safe is to get my mechanic or someone with a gas sniffer/leak detector (if that exists) to poke around. Lots of luck if there's a leak way up towards the bow. There's no reason my tank vents would be clogged but haven't checked.
Any idea comments would be appreciated.
Phil
I fueled up yesterday and noticed this extremely strong smell of fuel in the cabin today. And it's not the first time. After some searching on here I'm a bit relieved that it appears to be a typical issue for our 370s. But what's really causing it and can anything be done about it? I read a response saying it's just the tank overflows but why would it be so strong in the cabin when they're on the outside and everything was closed up for the night? It seemed to be stronger in the cabin than even in the engine room! Anyone have more insight/advice on this?
1995 370 Sundancer