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If your engine package requires the installation of fuel water separators, they will be mounted in the bilge
on the inside of the port and starboard stringers. There is one unit for each motor. The “spin on” filter
cartridges should be renewed every season at a minimum. Fuel tanks that are not kept full accumulate
water faster due to condensation. Therefore, the filter cartridges may need to be replaced more often
depending upon usage and conditions or if motors begin to run rough. If water should somehow enter your
fuel tank via condensation, your fuel source, etc., it will become trapped in the fuel water separator before
it is able to travel through the fuel system and to your engine. When replacing the filter cartridges for the
fuel water separators, coat the rubber seal with a film of grease or oil to help prevent sticking.
Please refer to the owner’s manual provided by your engine manufacturer for proper procedures. Some
engines will not have a separate fuel water separator located in the bilge. Instead it will be located on the
engine itself. Check engine specs.
If you have selected the optional air conditioner system, a designated fuel water separator will be installed
on the inside of the port stringer specifically for this optional installation.
Primer Bulbs
Depending on your selection of the various optional engine packages, your boat may be equipped with
primer bulbs. If required, a primer bulb will be installed for each engine. Primer bulbs are used to prime
the fuel pump in the motor with fuel. Squeeze the primer bulb a few times until resistance is felt. If no
resistance develops and the fuel pump will not prime, you may be out of fuel, the primer bulb may be
defective, or a leak may have developed allowing air into the system. Primer bulbs (if applicable) are
located with the rigging tubes where they exit the bilge and are easy to get to by standing on the dive
platform.
Note: Not all engines require primer bulbs. Refer to the engine manual for verification.
Oil Tank and Oil Fill
Depending on your selection of the various optional engine packages
(i.e., oil injected outboard engines), your boat may be equipped with
remote oil tanks. If your engine package requires the installation of an
oil tank, it will be mounted in the bilge beneath the transom sink and can
be accessed by removing the battery switch panel. The oil fill will be
installed on the port gunwale in close proximity to the transom sink.
Make sure that the oil tanks are well stocked with the type of engine oil
that is recommended by your engine manufacturer for your engines;
refer to your engine manual. It is imperative that the oil supply remains
clean and uncontaminated by water or dirt. Check to make sure the oil
lines are free from leaks, kinks and chafing. Some motors use a primer
bulb to initiate oil flow. Air may periodically enter the system and require
purging. Refer to your engine manual for specific instructions.
If your optional engine package requires the installation of remote oil tanks, please refer to the owner’s
manual provided by the engine manufacturer for operational procedures and for information related to the
care and maintenance of their product. When in doubt, always defer to the engine manufacturer’s
instructions and/or recommendations.
Fuel / Oil Leaks
The fuel tank is vented overboard and the vent should be inspected for obstructions regularly. Ensure all
of the fuel hoses remain properly secured and located according to NMMA standards. Inspect all hose
clamps and fittings to ensure they are double clamped where needed and that there are no fuel leaks in
any of the hoses. Also, inspect the oil system, if applicable, and ensure that the oil tank and hoses remain
properly connected and secured.
