Vent on scepter, water in gas

TonyS · #1 06-11-2002, 01:16 AM

Had the same problem with my 1986 23' walkaround, so I replaced the vent with a new model two years ago and problem gone. I can not remember the name but it's made of black nylon and has baffles to stop water ingestion.

hermco · #2 06-10-2002, 07:28 PM

Forgot to say that the vent hose should have a loop before the vent or at least be run above the vent then down to it to prevent water intrusion.
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markdpm · #3 06-11-2002, 05:28 PM

I am curious as to what you did about the rub rail problem, I too am getting water in my cabin on the port side and cannot visualize any seams or cracks or any portals of water entry. It only happens when Im cruising in following seas and I bury the bow into (not thru) a wave. I have the identical boat except mine is a 1979 and no hardtop. Is that a 250hp on there? Mark

[ June 11, 2002, 07:48 PM: Message edited by: markdpm ]

JohnB · #4 06-15-2002, 09:58 PM

All,
The vent problem appears to be fixed. The vent had a 90 degree elbow in it facing straight down and there was no loop in the hose. This kind of acted like a siphon. Good think I have 2 water seperators in line. I put a 6 inch loop in the hose above the vent and water will have to flow thru the 3/16 inch vent hole, and then uphill 5 inches to get headed to the tank. This should cure it.
MarkDPM, check out my post on leaking rubrail seam. I am pulling it off tomorrow, and resealing it with 5200. I will post back the results. I was have the same problem, only on both sides of the cabin, and even running in by the cockpit seats underneath.