Issue fueling my 2320 + Replacing Gas and Vent hoses

pfish · Apr 26, 2020

The last three times I have tried filling my 2004 2320, I have had gas come out the gas vent and the pump automatically shut off, but when I fire the boat up I am down one bar on my fuel gauge--about 15 gallons. I am guessing it could be the sender, or I am having issues with my vent? Any ideas?

Secondly, how challenging is it to change your fuel and vent hoses by yourself? Something I should have my local shop do? Or, is it something I can myself?

Thanks in advance for your input.

Pat

Brent · Apr 26, 2020

Check the hull vent fitting is not blocked by insect nest.

Fuel sender can be tested with DVM without pulling.

Good time to pull the sender and replace the gasket.

Good time to check heat shrink connectors and ground wire.
Bad connections occur.

What is the condition of the hoses by sight and hand?
Are hoses double clamped?

Hoses can be replaced. It is like pulling wires.

Good time to pull hatches and replace.

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Brent · Apr 26, 2020

Visual check of hoses for kinks or creases.

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pfish · Apr 26, 2020

Brent, Thanks!

Brent · Apr 26, 2020

Good time to check bonding wire from tank to fuel fill .

Good time to replace O ring on fuel fill cap

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warthog5 · May 6, 2020

Hoses can be replaced. It is like pulling wires.

But can be 10 times harder.....That stuff does not like to bend.....OH.....and the reinforcement wire....Yea..It can end up stuck in your hand.

Sometimes boat manufactures will install the hoses....and then do the flotation foam....Now thats Real fun.....NOT!

markman03 · May 6, 2020

I changed my hoses on my 2110 last year. Not as easy as it looks. The 4 inch pvc which the lines travel through was cut in half by the height of the tank. The hoses kept getting stuck. I used a double barbed fitting first and then tried to wire them together. I suggest using a very soapy solution to help or a **** load of wire lube. Good luck.