Lost gas cap on '71 Seacraft 20

[yardsailor72]

Any suggestions on finding a replacement cap? Having a really difficult time finding one or even a make shift replacement. A marine store sold me one that is an inch and a half in diameter and said they're universal and that it would fit. $30 later...it didn't fit. Someone please help?!?!

[Bushwacker]

Brenda, you may have to replace the entire assembly, but you might try the Sea Chest in Riveria Beach on US 1, right across the street from BOW. It's a marine salvage place that has all sorts of stuff, usually pretty cheap. Don't let the looks of the place scare you off - a real nice gal runs the place and might be able to help. Denny

[doug7488]

I had lost mine, but the black plastic Perko cap fit right

[BrianH]

I lost mine and found that a 1 3/4 metal water fill cap at West Marine works fine
been using it for about 2 years no problem

[yardsailor72]

Ah yes, the Sea Chest.. One of my favorite haunts. I shopped there frequently when I lived up that way and found lots of great things for my previous boat. I was planning on going up there if I couldn't find anything close to me. I'm in Lantana now. I think I'll try Tuppen's first then try out the water replacement caps if not. I'm leaving town for 20 days, so I may have to do a temp. fix until I can make it to the Sea Chest upon my return. Thanks for all the tips!

[yardsailor72]

Trying to find the right Perko cap, but not sure of the style can you post a model # or pic for me..?

[eggsuckindog]

The water one at 1 3/4" I think, worked on mine but I lost that one and haven't been able to find another one. The blacl plastic locking one in 1 7/8 is the only one I have been able to find - I hate it though so always looking