Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: Need help on where to find a part for an 17 outrage
Posted by andrew161 on 02/24/13 - 11:51 AM
#1
Hello. I recently purchased a 1997 17 ft outrage. I just realized that the stainless steel cover that was on the side of the boat isn't there anymore. The part that i am talking about is stainless steel piece that covers a little mesh hole that goes to the gas tank... I have not used the boat since i found out because i know how bad it is to get water into your gas tank...
If somebody could give me a link on where to buy a replacement for that part i would appreciate it. Thanks
Posted by Joe Kriz on 02/24/13 - 12:07 PM
#2
I have no idea what you are referring to and I had a 1997 Outrage 17' model.
Do you have any photos?
Posted by Tom W Clark on 02/24/13 - 12:10 PM
#3
Sounds like he talking about he fuel tank vent. Docking accident?
Posted by andrew161 on 02/24/13 - 12:13 PM
#4
yes a 1997 17ft outrage II. the thing i am talking about is on the left side. the hole i am referring to seems like a gas tank ventilator... ill try to get a pic
Posted by andrew161 on 02/24/13 - 12:15 PM
#5
nope no accident... i think it was stolen -.-. or maybe it just fell of by itself i don't know
Posted by Joe Kriz on 02/24/13 - 12:17 PM
#6
Mine didn't have the separate vent.
My vent was incorporated into the Gas Cap/Fill however I have seen other 1997 models with the separate vent.
Here is the separate vent system.
http://www.whalercentral.com/photogal...hoto_id=69
Edited by Joe Kriz on 02/24/13 - 12:22 PM
Posted by andrew161 on 02/24/13 - 12:23 PM
#7
i still have the part in the picture. what i lost was what i can only describe as a cover for the tank vent... it shielded the water that came from the front and towards the back it was open.. i'm sorry if i am not being too clear. i am new to boating and english isn't my first language.
it has three screw holes if that helps.
Edited by andrew161 on 02/24/13 - 12:24 PM
Posted by Tom W Clark on 02/24/13 - 12:26 PM
#8
The fuel tank vent does not typically have a cover. Somebody may have added a clam shell ventilator at some pint, but the boat did not leave the factory with one.
http://www.perko.com/catalog/category...oduct/241/
Posted by andrew161 on 02/24/13 - 12:32 PM
#9
Yes that is the thing! glad to know it isn't important i was worrying that maybe some water had sneaked in before i knew the clam shell vent was gone. but since the holes are already there ill get a replacement. should i get the 2"x2" is that the correct size
Posted by andrew161 on 02/24/13 - 12:40 PM
#11
just 3 holes. ill stop by a shop and see what they have. but now that i know what it is called really helps. thanks guys!
Edited by andrew161 on 02/24/13 - 1:03 PM