Question on Gas Odor

[JeepKuntry]

I bought a boat last month. This is the first boat that I have personally stored in a garage. The motor has been run twice, and after storing the garage has an odor of gas. I've popped the cowl, and don't see any gas. Is it normal for a gas smell to linger for some time?

 

[sharpshooter]

Never had the luxury of storing my boat in a garage but if the odor is that bad close the gas tank vent. Better for the tank to leave it open though.

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[JeepKuntry]

I'll have to check that. My Norris Craft was built in 1980. Metal tank that I don't recall seeing a vent. Maybe that is why I never noticed an odor. It was stored in my grandparents garage.

 

[RUGER]

I assume it is an outboard?
Are you leaving the fuel line hooked up to the motor?
If so, is there any gas on the floor under the motor?

 

[SilverFox]

Self venting tank. I always just leave the compartments open and let it vent. If I did that I never smelled anything. If I closed them and let it build up it was pretty rough if left for weeks. I also ran a fan in the garage 24/7 to circulate air and dry up any water left on the boat. My new boat doesn't seem to do it.

 

[WTM]

Self venting tank. I always just leave the compartments open and let it vent. If I did that I never smelled anything. If I closed them and let it build up it was pretty rough if left for weeks. I also ran a fan in the garage 24/7 to circulate air and dry up any water left on the boat. My new boat doesn't seem to do it.

+1. i have to leave the hatch open. our waverunners are worse if you dont leave the seat gapped.

 

[JeepKuntry]

I'm gonna try running the fan. The tank isn't in a compartment. Just at the back of the boat. And the fuel line was disconnected. It just bugs me because I keep some of my hunting items there. Going to move those to different place.