Fuel fill vent

[Joker2]

I have a 75 v20 with 20 gall. saddle tanks, I am getting water in my fuel vent in rough conditions. any suggestions on how to correct the problem. FYI when I redid my tanks I mounted vents with the screens facing down. i did not put a clamshell cover, should I have?

 

[Joker2]

Is there another type of vent that does not allow water in

 

[spoggy]

Did you route the hose from the vent upwards towards the gunwale before turning downwards to the fuel tank? It's like installing an inverted p-trap. Also, have the vent angled at 45 degrees toward the stern.

 

[steplift20]

I here they have I vent fitting with a one way check valve Are they any good ?

 

[macojoe]

When I had my 75, I moved the vents up to stop fuel from leaking, andput clam shells over the vent to stop the water tfrom going in under way!!

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[smokeonthewater]

Check valve in a vent would be bad... It needs to relieve both pressure AND vacuum.

 

[Striper80]

My vent has a full loop in it. Should it just be a hump like an upside down p trap?

 

[smokeonthewater]

Yes... A full loop will hold liquid in the bottom

 

[Striper80]

It's funny my fuel vent, bilge pump, and fishboxes drain hoses all had full loops in them. I took care of the drain hoses already but when I changed the vent hose I put it back the way it was. I'll fix that tomorrow. Glad I saw this thread since I plan on taking my boat to the marina tomorrow.

 

[tsubaki]

Do like MJ said.
Make the new locations above the rub rail and just leave the old ones in place so you don't need to patch the holes.