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    2006 283 release water in fuel

    Hey folks, Final(hopefully) follow up on water issue. I purchased 4 new deck plates, Grady caulk, and another seal kit for the sender. I desalted the tank, and installed the new plates. Thanks for the curing the caulk a while tip. I laid a nice bead and waited an hour to fully lock the screws...
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    2006 283 release water in fuel

    Hey all, Many thanks for the replies so far. Here is the update: First I checked the forward bilge pump. It has power and ground all the time and demand power with switch activated. Using a garden hose I accessed the area by the pump and flooded the bilge. The pump activated as it should I...
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    2006 283 release water in fuel

    OK. To answer the points made Yes. Always an additive at every fill up I use gas shock as reccomended by my well trusted Yamaha certified mechanic The fuel fill cap and oring are perfect The vent hose and fill hose are both port side and tight The deck access covers seem fine. O rings intact...
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    2006 283 release water in fuel

    Hey all, Hoping your collective experience can help me! My 283 has experienced water in the fuel tank three times in last two years always after a major rain event followed by her sitting for a couple weeks waiting for wind to lay down Each time I would be fine until a half mile from home she...