Re-fueling on the water.

[Spectrum Rider]

I have a 1991 Spectrum 1906 that is equiped with a inboard tank. I am planning on taking this boat on an overnight Mississippi trip, but am not sure how one fuels this boat on the water. The fill for the tank is mounted inside the splash well. When the boat is in the water and I am standing at the stern there is water in the splashwell. I am afraid if I remove the fill cap there is possibility of water enering the tank. Is it hard to move the fill location on these?

 

[vipzach]

Re: Re-fueling on the water.

Is it hard to move the fill location on these?

I don't thinkit would be hard to move it, but the real question............Are you comfortable cutting holes in you fiberglass and fixing the other location?

 

[xtraham]

Re: Re-fueling on the water.

if its has the screw in cap you may be able to use a piece of threded pipe with a cap on it (Temperaly)

 

[tommays]

Re: Re-fueling on the water.

i find most boats will fuel better if you stay on the gas dock and dont stand on the stern

The extra weight in the stern tends to help block the vent as they dont work well unless the boat is very close to level


Tommays

 

[studlymandingo]

Re: Re-fueling on the water.

When the boat is in the water and I am standing at the stern there is water in the splashwell.

I'm not familiar with your boat, but why is there water in the splashwell when you stand at the stern?

I have drains in my splashwell that are below water level when the boat is not planed out. There are scupper valves on the outside, and I can put plugs in the drain holes if needed. If this is the same case, perhaps scupper valves or plugs would be a solution that did not require cutting your glass.

 

[Texasmark]

Re: Re-fueling on the water.

Either get out as stated, or, if you have partners, get them to the bow while refueling.

Mark

 

[Spectrum Rider]

Re: Re-fueling on the water.

if its has the screw in cap you may be able to use a piece of threded pipe with a cap on it (Temperaly)

I may try the pipe extension and see if that works. I would like to be able to fill from the dock, but the fill is closer to the center of the boat and I don't believe that I would be able to reach it without going for a swim.

 

[Spectrum Rider]

Re: Re-fueling on the water.

When the boat is in the water and I am standing at the stern there is water in the splashwell.

I'm not familiar with your boat, but why is there water in the splashwell when you stand at the stern?

I have drains in my splashwell that are below water level when the boat is not planed out. There are scupper valves on the outside, and I can put plugs in the drain holes if needed. If this is the same case, perhaps scupper valves or plugs would be a solution that did not require cutting your glass.

I do have two drain holes in the back of the spashwell, however they are very close to the waterline and when you are standing at the stern these are underwater and actually help fill the splashwell. These holes are the same size as a standard drain plug. If they made some kind of check valve that would only let water out and not in I think that would solve the problem. Thank You for you reply.

 

[rottenray6402]

Re: Re-fueling on the water.

This is an aluminum boat isn't it? I had a 1990 Spectrum 1906 and they are heavy in the stern area. On mine the filler was on the starboard side about 1/2 way between the motor and the inside of the splash well. Standing on the dock while fueling works but I like the pipe extension idea. Plugging the holes would work also but on mine I had my transducer cables running through them.

 

[Spectrum Rider]

Re: Re-fueling on the water.

This is an aluminum boat isn't it? I had a 1990 Spectrum 1906 and they are heavy in the stern area. On mine the filler was on the starboard side about 1/2 way between the motor and the inside of the splash well. Standing on the dock while fueling works but I like the pipe extension idea. Plugging the holes would work also but on mine I had my transducer cables running through them.

Yes, boat is aluminum. You are correct on the fill placement. I was able to find a PVC coupling to screw into the threads, now my only concern is if PVC will hold up with gasoline on it. I was able to find a rubber washer to put between the coupling and the gas fill which sould seal off any water trying to seap in. I also bought two extra plugs for the drain holes. Thanks for your reply!