John,
As of July 2013 the EPA required a total redesign of the gasoline fuel systems in newly manufactured boats. These regulations required both the boat builder and the fuel tank manufacturer to comply using components which may reduce the amount of fuel pumped into the tank based on the angle of the boat when being filled. The regulations required boat builders to supply tank manufactures the static float angle of the tanks with the boat at rest in the water. This in return may reduce the amount of fuel able to be pumped in the tank at any angles lesser or greater that the static float angle of the tank. In order to meet the regulatory requirements by the EPA the boat was placed in the water with a full tank of fuel and the angle of the tank was then measured. Any gear, livewell, persons, etc. may change the ability of the tank to accept the full amount of fuel as tested.
In addition to the aforementioned requirements boat manufacturers were also required to install carbon canisters in the gas tank vent line. Upon initial fueling the carbon canister must become saturated with fuel vapors before allowing a normal flow of fuel into the tank. Fueling at a slower than normal rate will be necessary for first time fill ups.
cid:
[email protected]
Parker Marine Enterprises
2570 NC HWY 101, BEAUFORT, NC 28516
252-728-5621
http://www.parkerboats.net
I will see if the situation improves after another couple of fill ups but I am guessing this filter reduces the filling capacity, so in turn the tank might be rated for 179 gallons but I am thinking it reduces the limit by about 15%. I might try an get my buddy to take a look at it if it doesn't improve, maybe he can figure something out, he is an expert when it comes to fuel tanks.
