Give me a suggestion [for a method to reduced the difficulty to remove the fuel tank from under the helm seat on a 2020 150 MONTAUK boat].
Thanks.
BACKSTORY
[On my 2020 150 MONTAUK boat] in hot weather I have great difficulty getting out the 12-gallon fuel from under the helm seat. The problem is expansion of the tank. The vent on the tank does not work well. With the tank expanded, the tank's cap restricts pulling it out.
Also, to reach in and remove the tank cap when the tank is under the helm seat is very hard.
Releasing the vent also does not help, and the vent is also very difficult to reach.
2020 150 Montauk Fuel Tank Removal From Under Helm Seat
Re: 2020 150 Montauk fuel tank
Consider modifying the seat base to add an inspection hatch that you can open and service the tank from above.
https://www.wholesalemarine.com/t-h-marine-designer-series-access-hatches/
https://www.wholesalemarine.com/t-h-marine-designer-series-access-hatches/
1992 Outrage 17
2019 E-TEC 90
2018 LoadRite 18280096VT
Member since 2003
2019 E-TEC 90
2018 LoadRite 18280096VT
Member since 2003
Re: 2020 150 Montauk Fuel Tank Removal From Under Helm Seat
Does the fuel tank on the 150 MONTAUK sit directly on the deck?
Or, is there a mat below the tank?
Or, is there a mat below the tank?
Re: 2020 150 Montauk Fuel Tank Removal From Under Helm Seat
Sits directly on deck, no mat. Strapped in underneath the helm seat.
Re: 2020 150 Montauk Fuel Tank Removal From Under Helm Seat
FYI - The current design of vented fuel caps are not mechanical vents. Twisting the screw allows the air to escape when and only when the pressure inside the tank reaches 5 psi per the EPA regulation.
If the tank has expanded due to heat, loosen the full cap to release the pressure so that you can shift the tank.
You can replace the cap with a old style manual vented cap to reduce the frequency of tank expansion.
If the tank has expanded due to heat, loosen the full cap to release the pressure so that you can shift the tank.
You can replace the cap with a old style manual vented cap to reduce the frequency of tank expansion.
1992 Outrage 17
2019 E-TEC 90
2018 LoadRite 18280096VT
Member since 2003
2019 E-TEC 90
2018 LoadRite 18280096VT
Member since 2003