Gas fumes coming from the boat!

[Land Surveyor13]

Got the boat in the picture to the left and every time I open the starboard rod locker I get the smell of gas fumes.  I've searched all of the fittings that I can get to easily and can't find any leaks in the fuel system.  I've also tried to get down to the gas tank itself but that is next to impossible to do.  I've searched the internet and can't find anything on it either.  Is this just something to expect will happen or do I need to get it checked out?

Thanks in advance for your response.

Jerrod

[Jig Man]

My boat is that way also in the port rod locker when I fill the boat up.  I have learned to only keep about 40 gallons in that doesn't happen.  Like you I can't get to everything for a good look.

[Land Surveyor13]

Jig Man,

Why 40 gallons?  Does it keep it from sloshing around so much and creating additional fumes in the tank?

Thanks,

Jerrod

[Jig Man]

What ever my problem is some where around the 40 gallon mark makes it better.  I have a 55 gallon tank so my problem must either be close to the top of the tank or have something to do with expansion of the gasoline in the tank.

[Long Mike]

When I attended the BR get together at Lake Fork last March, I went out with Muddy one afternoon in the rental boat.  The gas fumes were awful!  As soon as we got back to the dock, Muddy got off the boat and the horrible gas fumes went away.  

[cart7t]

There have been a number of reports about gas fumes coming from the rod lockers when the boat has been stored.  Multiple brands of boats so it's not just one brand.  It appears the problem may be the plastic tanks used and gas fumes permeating it and filling any forward hold area with the odor.  The most common fix is to just leave the rod lockers open when the boat is in storage.

[Bassn Blvd]

I have the same problem with my boat.. I was going to take it back to Bass Pro where I bought it but it seems to be a normal thing.

[George Welcome]

If you are smelling gas fumes you have a problem.

[snapperd1]

Thanks George gas fumes are a real problem.  Most of all they can and will explode.  If you are smelling gas where it should not be go and have it checked out.  If you smelled gas in the trunk of your car you would have it checked out.  GAS FUMES ARE NOT TO BE PLAYED WITH YOU COULD GO BOOM ON THE LAKE.  Please have this checked and be safe out there.

TD

[RobDar]

Thanks George gas fumes are a real problem. Most of all they can and will explode. If you are smelling gas where it should not be go and have it checked out. If you smelled gas in the trunk of your car you would have it checked out. GAS FUMES ARE NOT TO BE PLAYED WITH YOU COULD GO BOOM ON THE LAKE. Please have this checked and be safe out there.

TD

I think I have to agree...since the vapors and fumes are the explody part of the gas...

I think I might consider putting a vent in the rod locker.