I have an 88 Stinger 313 Center Console that I'm almost done rerigging completely.
While working on the boat particularly on hot days I get wiffs of gas mainly when I'm STANDING at the helm. It's moreso when its hot and humid. If I get down near the gas sender or the fill area inside the console I smell nothing. I smell very little near the vent and fill cap which is on the starboard gunwhale a couple feet ahead of the radar arch.
I have the side panel storage/rod holders out because I'm going to paint them. I'm wondering if the smell is coming up through those openings from the belly of the boat.
The bilge is clean no sign of fuel.
I've just replaced the gas sender with a new one, new gasket the screws have the washer gaskets too.
I haven't checked yet but my next step is to remove the vent hose and make sure it's clear of obstructions. The fill hose appears in good condition and both hoses are double clamped.
There is no fuel smell whatsoever in the cabin, it's always aft of the console and usually up high while standing. My fuel hoses were replaced last summer, primer balls are new, Sierra filters are new and have a good seal.
My question is this:
Anyone know how the tank is installed? Is it surrounded by foam and if so is it possible a pin hole could be leaking fuel and the foam is soaking it preventing it from showing in the bilge or something?
If I can't find this smell I fear I will have to disconnect everything I just installed and pull the console and the floor and check the tank. Is the floor screwed down with just wood screws?