Gas overflows when filling up at gas station

[AirTool]

On my 06 206, I slide the trunk liner over just a hair, and I can see the level in the tank. I watch the fuel gauge from the ground and when it gets close to full I hop in to see the level. Usually have to go back and forth if it is just me....can't reach the pump and see at the same time. Or set the pump to auto at a LOW rate then when it gets close, reach over and shut it off.

If I get help, the helper needs to have an attention span longer than 30 seconds.

AirTool

[mf01]

Mine comes out on the lowest trigger setting at many gas stations. I just wash any excess gas off with water immediately.

[jpduster]

If I get help, the helper needs to have an attention span longer than 30 seconds.

AirTool

That's a big ask, how do you find such help? conduct interviews?

[Puckhead]

I use the paper towel method also. Works fine. I also removed the graphics...

[lffish133]

We have the same problem on our 08 210. On our 95 SS, using the paper towel method took care of the problem, but on the 08, it still overflows a lot, you would have thought they could have figured this one out by now...

[bowvan]

Fuel Whistle

Might have found a solution to this problem: http://www.greenmarineproducts.com/products.html

Just picked one up today at West Marine. Will post how it works on Saturday.

[Sorg67]

My 2005 211 had this problem, but my 2007 236 does not. I thought they had improved the system for 2007, but I guess not. I used the listen for gurgle method with my 211, but you have to listen carefully and you have to be quick. Got an earful of gas a few times using that method.

I thought perhaps the issue was the angle of the hose since car tanks usually fill from the side and boat tanks fill from the top.

[rosconole]

my 89 2001 has same problem. i am going to try one of these whistling pieces. Pretty sure the '86 2001 454 I learned to ski behind had the same problem too

[jpduster]

I believe the problem exists for two reasons,
1. The plastic fuel tank expands while being filled and the back pressure expells the gas on shutoff.
2. The narrow nozzle made manditory when unleaded fuel was introduced to prevent filling with the incorrect fuel

No. 1 wouldn't be such a problem if No. 2 was addressed
Now that unleaded fuel is the norm maybe the laws could be changed to allow larger diameter fillers in boats. It is not just because it's a pain to fill it's also an environmental issue. At the station or in the lake, nobody wants fuel spills

[saceone]

^^especially when you pay 1,50$/L for gas..:S

[Augaskr]

Jimhunter,
I have a 2000 Sport & experience the exact problem. I just (painfully) slowly squeeze the gas nozzle as I am fueling. As the tank becomes full stop immediately.

[SquamInboards]

Having worked at a marina and pumped gas into many different boats, I have found that nearly all boats will kick back gas at you unless you are extremely careful near full. We always wrap the nozzle with a small rag because of this - same idea as the paper towels, but I think the rag absorbs a lot more when you do get kickback. I also find that when you can hear the gurgling, you can stop short of overflow almost every time. But then, it's pretty quiet out on the gas dock at the marina. It's also helpful to turn the ignition on to see the fuel gauge, so you get another "warning" when it's close to full.

[mrbobolina]

So the gas pouring thing is quite obnoxious. It was not until I got gas on the lake that I found the cause, which was explained to me. The neck that runs from the gas hole to the tank is at an angle different than most crafts. The gas needs to be poured with the base of the gas gun facing the front of the boat (parallel with the side of the boat). This will keep the backwash from occuring. FYI - You will not get ths right the first time.

To prevent the backwash on filling up, the key is really do not top off. When it is full the gun stops. If you push it further you get spit on. Just like a woman - lol!

If you are **** bent to get that extra bit of gas in, then wrap the gass towels around the next and squeeze that last bit in. The towels will keep it off the decals and interior.

[saceone]

I tried the angle method, still got soaked.

oh well, the boat is at the dealer now. see you next year 210

[i_am_am]

My 99 SAN has the same problem. I noticed the belly fuel tank is pretty much in the same plane as the floor. When towed behind the truck, the boat actually sits bow-down, I have a heck-of-a time filling. The fuel tank has a big air bubble to the back of it and fuel covering the inlet and vent. I started tongue jacking the trailer on the truck to raise the bow, and it helps tremendously. Burps the tank. Try that. In the water I have no problems because the stern sits down. Bow is up. The later models have the filler and vents at the rear of the tank, so if the stern is down, it would block the vent and fill hoses.