Plugged Fuel Vent

SqPeg

SqPeg

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Oct 2, 2014
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Hunter 32 Vision Bohemia Bay Yacht Harbor
We purchased a Hunter Vision 32 last August and I discovered someone plugged the fuel vent with caulk. Any theories why someone would do this?

Also, is anyone experienced with single line reefing on this boat. PO removed all the lines.
 
woodster

woodster

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Sep 15, 2009
6,244
S2 9.2a Fairhope Al
SqPeg said:
We purchased a Hunter Vision 32 last August and I discovered someone plugged the fuel vent with caulk. Any theories why someone would do this?

Also, is anyone experienced with single line reefing on this boat. PO removed all the lines.
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on the caulk thing clear it out so the tank can breath ......on the reefing system look at harkens site for info or i am sure there are enough hunter owners on her to help as well
 
Peggie Hall HeadMistress

Peggie Hall HeadMistress

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Dec 2, 1997
9,011
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I'm guessing it's not caulk...that it's actually a mud dauber nest...very common in the spring. They even like venturi tubes in gas grills. Check ALL you tank vents for blockages.
 
SqPeg

SqPeg

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Oct 2, 2014
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Hunter 32 Vision Bohemia Bay Yacht Harbor
Peggie Hall-HeadMistress said:
I'm guessing it's not caulk...that it's actually a mud dauber nest...very common in the spring. They even like venturi tubes in gas grills. Check ALL you tank vents for blockages.
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I've seen dauber nests and this definitely is not one. Could this have been for winterizing?
 
sunman

sunman

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Jul 29, 2009
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Mac Mac 26D Suwannee
Vent: clean it out and move on
Reef: google it, build your own
 
Scott T-Bird

Scott T-Bird

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Oct 26, 2008
6,432
Catalina 320 Barnegat, NJ
It's possible that the PO overfilled the tank one time and the result was fuel spewing out the vent. Aside from the potential for a major fine, it sure would be embarrassing. Perhaps he thought it was a good idea to seal the vent.

You may also be on to something with regard to winterizing. Some folks believe that the vent is a source of air which condenses water into the fuel tank in the winter.

But the reason doesn't matter, you should replace the vent cap if it can't be cleaned.
 
kloudie1

kloudie1

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Nov 6, 2006
10,212
Hunter 34 Mandeville Louisiana
An irate neighbor wanting to make your engine die someplace unexpected?
 
SqPeg

SqPeg

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Oct 2, 2014
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Hunter 32 Vision Bohemia Bay Yacht Harbor
sunman said:
Vent: clean it out and move on
Reef: google it, build your own
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Rather terse.

I plan to clear it. Just curious if I was missing something.

The boom was made for single line reefing. Don't want a Rube Goldberg setup.
 
Ken Cross

Ken Cross

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Oct 24, 2010
2,405
Hunter 30 Everett, WA
Single line, double line, or other: they each seem to have disadvantages. I prefer a 2 line system. It's easier to use in a hurry. No need to buy a system. The components are pretty straight forward.

Ken
 
SqPeg

SqPeg

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Oct 2, 2014
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Hunter 32 Vision Bohemia Bay Yacht Harbor
The setup is a line for reef 1 and a line for reef 2. The system is called single line reefing because one need only pull one line to reef.
 
thinwater

thinwater

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Mar 26, 2011
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Corsair F-24 MK I Deale, MD
Though I agree you need a vent, there is a good chance that the PO had a reason (probably a bad reason, but a reason). Is it possible that the routing is such that seawater or rainwater was following the vent into the tank, and that rather than fix the problem, he plugged it? Check and see if there is a problem that needs fixed. It would be a shame to clear the block and then learn that the ocean now drains into the tank when heeled.

The vital thin with single line systems is that the blocks do not induce twist into the line; if so, they will eventually bind, causing the owner to rip the lines out in frustration, rather than working the twist out.

SqPeg said:
Rather terse.

I plan to clear it. Just curious if I was missing something.

The boom was made for single line reefing. Don't want a Rube Goldberg setup.
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Rob2435

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Jun 4, 2004
287
Beneteau Oceanis 352 NYC
I would also think the PO plugged the vent line due to fuel spillage. They make "check valves" so that the handle clicks off like it does when your car is full.
 
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