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Where to install new gas tank vent on '38 CC deluxe runabout
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Where to install new gas tank vent on '38 CC deluxe runabout
Am installing a new Rayco fuel tank in '38 CC deluxe runabout. Since there was no fuel vent other than the tiny hole in gas cap on original boat, is it better to add a thru hull vent and not rely on that tiny vent?. Hate to drill another hole in new varnish. And where is the best position if I do add it? I am thinking near transom on starboard side about a plank from sheer. This would avoid water sloshing up into vent while backing up if mounted on transom. Have not seen any pictures of vents on restored boats of this vintage. Is it even done?
'38 Chris Craft Deluxe Runabout 17'
'58 Century Raven 22'
'35 Old Town Canoe 16'
'65 Chestnut Canoe 16'
'58 Century Raven 22'
'35 Old Town Canoe 16'
'65 Chestnut Canoe 16'
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Re: Where to install new gas tank vent on '38 CC deluxe runabout
I would vent as original using hole in cap. Just be sure hole has not been obstructed with debris or plating.
Greg Wallace 23 Custom 22166 former Chris-Craft dealer Russells Point, Oh.
Re: Where to install new gas tank vent on '38 CC deluxe runabout
Ditto. It worked for 80 years the original way.
Greg Wallace wrote: ↑Tue Jun 11, 2019 7:36 amI would vent as original using hole in cap. Just be sure hole has not been obstructed with debris or plating.
Jim Staib
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1947 Penn Yan 12' Cartopper WXH474611
1950 Chris-Craft 22' Sportsman U-22-1532
1957 Chris-Craft 26' Sea Skiff SK-26-515
1968 Century 17' Resorter FG-68-174
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1947 Penn Yan 12' Cartopper WXH474611
1950 Chris-Craft 22' Sportsman U-22-1532
1957 Chris-Craft 26' Sea Skiff SK-26-515
1968 Century 17' Resorter FG-68-174
Re: Where to install new gas tank vent on '38 CC deluxe runabout
Thanks for the replies. I like the original way as long as it worked okay.
'38 Chris Craft Deluxe Runabout 17'
'58 Century Raven 22'
'35 Old Town Canoe 16'
'65 Chestnut Canoe 16'
'58 Century Raven 22'
'35 Old Town Canoe 16'
'65 Chestnut Canoe 16'
Re: Where to install new gas tank vent on '38 CC deluxe runabout
works ok for me.
1938 Chris Craft 17' Deluxe Runabout "Jennifer II"
Re: Where to install new gas tank vent on '38 CC deluxe runabout
The original hole will do fine. Just run the same size drill bit through the hole to make sure its completely clear.
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