Why do I keep wearing gasoline?

[laserfish]

Invert the nozzle, go a little slower and listen. Haven't had that bath in a long time. Just cannot get in a big hurry when it starts getting full.

[Fiveflat]

Invert the nozzle, go a little slower and listen.

That's the trick I've learned with my new boat.

[mls6722]

What do you mean the other pump shuts off? Are you filling the tank with two pumps at the same time on each side of the boat?

I used to open the other fill port thinking it helped give an extra vent but I don't think it helps, I had gas shoot out the other side once, glad nobody was walking bye. The fill hoses from each side meet at a "Y" before entering the tank so the other side does not allow extra venting from the tank.

I fill on the slowest setting until I put 1/2 the amount I think it's going to take, then I hold the fill lever for the rest of the fill up at almost a trickle and listen to the fill line for the gurgle, then I stop and it usually doesn't splash when I do it that way. I also keep a rag with me, wrapped loosely around the filler nozel to catch the spill if it happens.

All boats will splash fuel if you just stick the filler hose into the boat and wait for the automatic shutoff like a car. Someone on here recommended to turn the filler nozel upside down to avoid the splash but I haven't tried it since I read it. I

My technique as well.

[Nobody]

That's the trick I've learned with my new boat.

This nozzle trick sounds a little fishy.

I wonder what would happen if a car manufacturer had this kind of problem.

Sounds like a severe liability issue for the manufacturer. To solve the problem, all they'd have to do is consult with the guru's and move on. But no......we'll just keep making it the same way because we've all come to accept this as normal.

[Ewok]

This nozzle trick sounds a little fishy.

I wonder what would happen if a car manufacturer had this kind of problem.

Sounds like a severe liability issue for the manufacturer. To solve the problem, all they'd have to do is consult with the guru's and move on. But no......we'll just keep making it the same way because we've all come to accept this as normal.

Read this, it explains alot.

http://www.boatus.com/foundation/cle...uelSystems.asp

[laserfish]

This nozzle trick sounds a little fishy.

I wonder what would happen if a car manufacturer had this kind of problem.

Sounds like a severe liability issue for the manufacturer. To solve the problem, all they'd have to do is consult with the guru's and move on. But no......we'll just keep making it the same way because we've all come to accept this as normal.

On both my wifes Sonata, and my F250(gas) this trick keeps the fuel flowing and keeps it from cutting off until it is full. Fortunately, they do not spit at you when full. Otherwise, the nozzle clicks off 10 times before the tank is full.

[Nobody]

Read this, it explains alot.

http://www.boatus.com/foundation/cle...uelSystems.asp

Ok, I read the article. So the next logical question would be: why don't they install a bigger fuel vent, or perhaps to vents??

[racerdave]

Dang I just wish I could afford to fill my boat up!!! I just go 75 bucks at a time.....I guess i got something to look forward to when I get taxes "did" this year