618vs gas smell in front deck extension
Ltwalleye1
Posted 6/24/2013 5:19 PM (#648300)
Subject: 618vs gas smell in front deck extension




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Purchased a 2007 618vs with an enclosed front deck extension with a lid. I have been noticing a gas smell whenever I open the lid on the deck extension. Previous owner stated that they didn't have any issues with that. Is there a vent from the fuel tank that goes into that area. Any suggestions.
Nolan
Posted 6/24/2013 10:15 PM (#648358 - in reply to #648300)
Subject: Re: 618vs gas smell in front deck extension




There is a vent underneath the extension. Maybe that is what is doing it?
Ltwalleye1
Posted 6/24/2013 10:53 PM (#648365 - in reply to #648300)
Subject: Re: 618vs gas smell in front deck extension




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I hope thats all it is. It is an enclosed deck extension.
RBC
Posted 6/26/2013 3:28 PM (#648727 - in reply to #648300)
Subject: Re: 618vs gas smell in front deck extension




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I have a 681 with the same problem so if you figure it out please let us know
Riverrat351
Posted 6/26/2013 7:12 PM (#648777 - in reply to #648727)
Subject: Re: 618vs gas smell in front deck extension




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Location: Central Wisconsin
RBC - 6/26/2013 3:28 PM

I have a 681 with the same problem so if you figure it out please let us know


What year are you seeing that on?
Jeremy
Posted 6/26/2013 8:24 PM (#648792 - in reply to #648777)
Subject: Re: 618vs gas smell in front deck extension




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Location: Minnesota.
Riverrat351 - 6/26/2013 7:12 PM

RBC - 6/26/2013 3:28 PM

I have a 681 with the same problem so if you figure it out please let us know


What year are you seeing that on?


I had a 1997 681VS and bought an add-on deck extension and FWIW I never noticed any gas smell when opening the lid.

Maybe that year is diff. from what RBC has ...dunno there??

Lost her in a garage fire in 2011 dangit!! Wonderful boat.
RBC
Posted 6/28/2013 10:46 PM (#649198 - in reply to #648300)
Subject: Re: 618vs gas smell in front deck extension




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Mine is a '97. Both front compartments have a little gas smell most of the time. Like fumes from the front tank are getting there somehow. Annoying. Other than that love the boat.