1999 Aquasport 175 Fuel Leak?

[gumby31]

Hi! I wanted to introduce myself to the group.  New owner of a 1999 Aquasport 175.  Noticing a  strong smell of gas when I open the hatch above the fuel tank.... Praying there isn't leak!  Any insight on how to troubleshoot this issue would be great!

THANKS!

[RickK]

Hi Gumby,
Does your model have a big cover over the tank area or just a pie plate access hole?

Here is a link to a catalog page in a '98 catalog:
http://www.classicaquasport.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=5758&title=1998-catalog-pg22-23&cat=633

This sales book page ('99) shows an cover but it's just a drawing:

[gumby31]

It is the pie plate access.

[RickK]

Is there a line in the floor that makes it look like there is a hatch around the tank area?
If so, that is where you would cut to gain access to the tank.

[gumby31]

Do I have to cut it open to determine if there is a leak?

[Capt. Bob]

Is the tank aluminum?

[gumby31]

I believe it's a poly tank

[Capt. Bob]

Here is one possible source for the smell.

http://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=11163.0

Poly tanks don't corrode but they can crack. I would rule out any loose hose connections and a good seal on the sending unit first. Let me see what other threads I can find.

This pic shows possible hose chafing.
http://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=10604.msg103743#msg103743

Different model but the mounting strap compromised the tank.

http://classicaquasport.com/smf/index.php?topic=12511.0

These and other threads in the "Fuel" forum may give you some ideas at where to look before you have to cut (if at all).

Good luck.

[gwinnibarge]

I had a fuel leak from the poly tank in my Osprey.  It 'only' leaked when the tank was relatively full (3/4 or more).  It turned out that the fuel level sender wasn't seated properly.  The fuel sloshed around underway and came out the top of the tank around the fuel level sender flange.  I was thankful it was not a cracked tank.  I found it by inspecting that area and found the top of the tank wet with fuel, but the hoses were not wet.  Good luck.