Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: fuel filters
Posted by bob camire on 10/29/16 - 4:14 PM
#1
do u guys replace your water separator filter and fuel filters every season ?/ tks
Posted by gchuba on 10/29/16 - 5:08 PM
#2
Bob,
I kept filters on board just in case. I had an under deck fuel tank. Used 4 one season. If I had an above deck fuel tank mid season I would swap it out.
Garris
Posted by tedious on 10/30/16 - 2:52 AM
#3
The above-deck fuel system in my 15 uses a Racor with stainless steel head and clear bowl. I have replaced the filter 3 times, and never had to drain water out of it at all.
I do replace my F70's internal filter every year, in the spring.
Posted by Phil T on 10/30/16 - 12:22 PM
#4
Engine filters every year.
If you run 50 or less hours per year, I would replace the water separating filter every 2 years.
Posted by tedious on 11/01/16 - 3:00 AM
#5
To clarify my overly terse response, I have changed the filter 3 times in 5 years, so I would agree with the every other year recommendation.
Posted by lhorn42 on 11/01/16 - 11:19 AM
#6
I change my in-line water filter every year when I winterize. Cheap insurance against condensation and/or bad gas.
The relatively big 45-gallon 160 Dauntless internal fuel tank provides a lot of room for condensation over the winter if you store with a mostly empty tank. If you store with a mostly full tank (as I do, based on aviation experience) you have a lot of elderly fuel come spring. I try to burn through that first tank quickly. A new filter provides peace of mind.
Good luck!